HTSUS, United States

2712.90.20.00

Other

Classification path

  1. 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
  2. Other
  3. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
2.2¢/kg
Unit of quantity
kg

Related lines in heading 2712

About heading 2712

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

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.

Full guide to heading 2712

Products in this heading

  • Petroleum jelly
  • Paraffin wax blocks for candle making
  • Microcrystalline petroleum wax
  • Slack wax
  • Ozokerite
  • Lignite wax
  • Peat wax
  • Montan wax

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.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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