HS Code 152190
Vegetable waxes
Official description: Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured : Other
Also searched as: beeswax, insect wax, spermaceti, Chinese wax, shellac wax
Classification
How 152190 breaks down
Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products
Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured
Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 152190?
Buyers sourcing vegetable waxes from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 152190 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 152190
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 152190 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 1521
Other HS codes under 1521
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured". If 152190 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 152190: common questions
What is HS code 152190?
HS code 152190 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured : Other". The first two digits (15) are the chapter — Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products — and digits 3-4 (1521) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 152190?
Common products classified under 152190 include beeswax, insect wax, spermaceti, Chinese wax, shellac wax and similar items matching vegetable waxes. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 152190?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 152190 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (152190) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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