1521.90—Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored, other
General duty rate
Free – 4.8%
Across 2 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 1521.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored, other. It sits in Chapter 15: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes, Section III: Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils; Prepared Edible Fats; Animal or Vegetable Waxes and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from Free to 4.8%. No Chapter 99 tariff modifications or AD/CVD orders currently flag any line under this subheading in Tandom's catalog.
10-digit lines under 1521.90(2)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 1521.90 cover?
HTS 1521.90 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored, other. It belongs to Chapter 15 and rolls up 2 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 1521.90?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 1521.90 range from Free to 4.8%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 1521.90?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 1521.90 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 1521.90?
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