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
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Heading 2712 covers petroleum jelly and a group of mineral waxes, including paraffin wax, microcrystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, montan wax, and similar synthetic or processed mineral waxes, whether or not colored. It is split into petroleum jelly, paraffin wax with less than 0.75% oil, and an other group that separates montan wax from remaining waxes.
Products in this heading
- Petroleum jelly
- Paraffin wax blocks for candle making
- Microcrystalline petroleum wax
- Slack wax
- Ozokerite
- Lignite wax
- Peat wax
- Montan wax
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide first whether the product is petroleum jelly, paraffin wax, or another mineral wax.
- For paraffin wax, check the oil content by weight: less than 0.75% oil goes in 2712.20.00.00.
- Montan wax is separated under 2712.90.10.00 within the other group.
- Other mineral waxes and similar synthetic or processed waxes go under 2712.90.20.00.
- Color does not change the classification.
Often confused with
- Finished candles
Candles are made articles, not the wax material of heading 2712.
- Heading 2713Petroleum coke
Petroleum coke is a refining residue covered by heading 2713, not a wax.
- Heading 2714Bitumen and asphalt
Natural bitumen and asphalt are classified in heading 2714.
- Heading 2710Lubricating oil and other petroleum oils
Petroleum oils are classified in heading 2710, not as mineral wax.
- Heading 3404Prepared or artificial waxes
Prepared wax blends are classified in heading 3404, while 2712 covers mineral waxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for petroleum jelly?
Petroleum jelly is classified under 2712.10.00.00 and the general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
What is the duty on paraffin wax containing less than 0.75% oil?
Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil is classified under 2712.20.00.00 and the general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
How do I classify montan wax?
Montan wax is classified under 2712.90.10.00 with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Other mineral waxes go under 2712.90.20.00 with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.