9602.00.40.00 - Molded or carved articles of wax

This HTS category, 9602.00.40.00, specifically covers articles that have been molded or carved from wax. This encompasses a broad range of items, from decorative candles and wax figures to custom-molded wax components used in various industries, as long as the primary material is wax and the article has undergone a process of shaping through molding or carving. Examples include wax seals, beeswax ornaments, and molded wax for artistic purposes.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While the parent category 9602.00 covers a variety of molded or carved articles and processed gelatin, 9602.00.40.00 is exclusive to those made *of wax*. It differs from 9602.00.10, which is designated for worked unhardened gelatin and articles thereof, and from 9602.00.50, which serves as a residual category for other similar molded or carved materials not otherwise specified. The key differentiator is the foundational material of wax for this specific subheading.

As this subheading is a leaf node, it does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification directly into 9602.00.40.00 hinges on confirming that the article is indeed molded or carved and that the primary constituent material is wax. Any other molded or carved articles made from different materials, such as stearin, natural gums, or modeling pastes, would fall under the broader heading or the "Other" subheading within 9602.00.