HTS heading 2712: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes and similar products obtained by
Heading 2712 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes and similar products obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not colored. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 2712 at a glance
- 4 rated tariff lines; 4 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Section 301 (products of China): 4 of 4 lines on a list in effect (List 3, List 4A).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Petroleum j…, Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil, Montan wax.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 2712.10: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozoker…: Petroleum j… (1 line)
- 2712.20: Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil (1 line)
- 2712.90: Other (2 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 2712
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2712.10.00 | Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozoker…: Petroleum j… | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 2712.20.00 | Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 2712.90.10 | Other: Montan wax | Free | List 3 +25% | |
| 2712.90.20 | Other: Other | Free | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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