Chapter 27 · Mineral fuels, oils and waxes; electricity · Section 5
HS Code 2712.20
Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil
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
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 2712.20
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2712.20.00 | Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil | Free | - | 2.2¢/kg | kg |
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Enter the customs value (and quantity, when a rate is per-unit) to estimate the general-rate duty per HTS line. Estimates exclude Section 232/301 surcharges, MPF/HMF and fees. Not a customs ruling.
European Union - CN codes under 2712.20
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2712 20 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2712 20 10 | Synthetic paraffin wax of a molecular weight of 460 or more but not exceeding 1560 | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2712 20 00 | Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75 % of oil | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 2712.20
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2712 20 00 00 | Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75 % of oil | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2712 20 10 00 | Synthetic paraffin wax of a molecular weight of 460 or more but not exceeding 1 560 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2712 20 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 2712
The subheadings immediately before and after 2712.20 in chapter 27.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 2712.20.
What is HS code 2712.20?
HS code 2712.20 covers: Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil. It belongs to chapter 27 (Mineral fuels, oils and waxes; electricity) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 2712.20?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 2712.20?
The UK extends 2712.20 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 2712200000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.