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HS Code 1521.10 : Vegetable waxes

The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for vegetable waxes is 1521.10. Under the 2026 Malaysia (JKDM / Customs), the representative MFN general duty rate is 0% [Royal Malaysian Customs (JKDM)].

Chapter

Ch 15

Heading

1521

Subheading

1521.10

MY MFN Duty

MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY

Chapter 15

Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored

Heading 1521

1521

Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored

Subheading .10

.10

Vegetable waxes

MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX

Import Duty Rates by Destination

Malaysia (Royal Malaysian Customs / JKDM 2026)

1521.10.00.00

Malaysia MFN Import Duty

Verified July 2026 · JKDM Source

MODULE 5: MALAYSIA IMPORT DUTY & SST BREAKDOWN

Import Duty Rate

WTO MFN Applied

Sales & Service Tax (SST)

10.00 %

CIF + Duty Base

De Minimis Threshold

MYR 500

Courier Parcel Limit

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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix

Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Commercial Invoice

Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Packing List & Bill of Lading

Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.

PREFERENTIAL RULE

Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)

Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.

MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags

Standard Entry This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.

MODULE 8: Trade Remedies (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD)

China Section 301 Tariff Status

0% Additional Duty (Exempt)

Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Status

Exempt (Non-Metal Commodity)

EU CBAM Carbon Alert

Not in Scope

MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)

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Agreement Code	Trade Agreement / Program	Preferential Rate	Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement
P	United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)	Free	Must meet USMCA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules.
KR	U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS)	Free	Direct shipment from South Korea with KORUS Certificate of Origin.
AU	U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement	Free	Wholly obtained or tariff shift rule under US-Australia FTA.
A / D	GSP / African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA)	Free	35% local value-add requirement for beneficiary country origin.

MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications

Standard 20ft Container

~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload

Standard 40ft High-Cube

~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload

Stowage Factor & Handling

Standard commercial packaging for Vegetable waxes

MODULE 11: Royal Malaysian Customs Ruling (JKDM)

Legally binding customs rulings issued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department for HS 1521.10.

Query official JKDM portal:

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Malaysia Declarable Tariff Lines (1521.10)

National line-level (8/10-digit) detail for Malaysia (JKDM / Customs): coverage in progress.

Universal 6-digit WCO backbone applied rate: 0%. Confirm the full national commodity code at the official source (Royal Malaysian Customs (JKDM)).

MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes

Related HS Code	Heading Category	Action
1521.90	Subheading under Heading 1521	Compare Subheading 1521.90 →

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) ↗

Official Malaysian tariff schedule, import duty, and Sales & Service Tax (SST) rates.

JKDM Customs Ruling Portal ↗

Royal Malaysian Customs binding tariff classification rulings database.

MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide

What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Malaysia (JKDM) general duty for Vegetable waxes?

Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Malaysia (JKDM), Vegetable waxes is classified under HS 1521.10 (Heading 1521, Chapter 15). The representative MY MFN general duty rate is 0%.

How is HS 1521.10 distinguished within Heading 1521 (Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored)?

Heading 1521 covers Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or colored. Subheading 1521.10 specifically isolates Vegetable waxes. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 1521.

What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 1521.10?

Related subheadings under Heading 1521 include 1521.90. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.

What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Vegetable waxes?

Commercial Invoice (detailing Incoterms, currency, and origin), Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary, and a continuous customs bond are required for formal entries.

Can goods under HS 1521.10 enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?

Yes. Eligible goods originating in Mexico, Canada, South Korea, or Australia enter duty-free under preference SPI codes (P, KR, AU) provided they satisfy Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the US formal entry threshold for shipments of Vegetable waxes?

Commercial shipments of Vegetable waxes with a customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require formal customs entry (CBP Form 7501) and a continuous entry bond. Informal entry applies to lower values.

How can an importer obtain a binding CBP classification ruling for HS 1521.10?

Importers may submit an e-Ruling request under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) to obtain a legally binding tariff classification ruling prior to importation.

What FDA Prior Notice requirements apply to commercial imports under HS 1521.10?

Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act (21 CFR 1.276), FDA Prior Notice must be submitted electronically via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival.

What tax applies to imports of HS 1521.10 in Malaysia?

Malaysia assesses a 10% Sales & Service Tax (SST) on imported merchandise, calculated on CIF value + statutory import duty.

What is Malaysia's de minimis threshold for low-value goods?

Malaysia's de minimis threshold for express courier parcel imports is MYR 500 total CIF value.

Which agency regulates customs declarations and rulings in Malaysia?

Customs declarations, import duty classification, and binding customs rulings are administered by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM).

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