1521.90.20.00 - Bleached beeswax

This HTS category, 1521.90.20.00, specifically classifies bleached beeswax. Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees and is commonly used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, polishes, and candle making. The "bleached" designation indicates that the wax has undergone a process to remove its natural color and odor, resulting in a lighter hue and a neutral scent.

At this level of detail, this category differentiates from its sibling, 1521.90.40.00, which covers "Other" vegetable waxes, beeswax, other insect waxes, and spermaceti. While both may include beeswax, this specific subcategory isolates the bleached form. The broader category encompasses a wider range of unrefined or differently processed waxes, making the "bleached beeswax" designation crucial for precise classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the primary classification criterion for goods falling under 1521.90.20.00 is the confirmation that the product is indeed beeswax that has been bleached. This excludes natural, unbleached beeswax and other types of insect or vegetable waxes.