Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured
HS v2017 Code: 1521
About vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured
HS code 1521 covers a diverse range of natural waxes, including vegetable waxes, beeswax, and other insect waxes, as well as spermaceti. These waxes have a wide array of applications, from cosmetics and personal care products to industrial lubricants and polishes. As a key component in many everyday items, the 1521 industry plays a vital role in the global economy, connecting producers and consumers across various sectors.
Production process
The production of waxes under HS code 1521 typically involves extraction and refinement processes. Vegetable waxes are often obtained through mechanical or chemical extraction from plant materials, such as leaves, fruits, or seeds. Beeswax and other insect waxes are harvested from beehives and other insect colonies. Spermaceti is extracted from the head cavities of sperm whales. These raw materials may then undergo various refining steps, including filtering, bleaching, and deodorizing, to meet specific quality and purity requirements.
Production inputs
The main inputs for the 1521 industry include the raw materials necessary for wax production, such as plant matter, beehives, and whale byproducts. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for the extraction, processing, and refining of these natural waxes. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also essential for powering the production facilities.
Production outputs
The waxes produced under HS code 1521 have a wide range of applications and are used as inputs for various other industries. These waxes can be used in the manufacture of 3304 Cosmetics and Toiletry Preparations, 3405 Polishes and Creams, 3506 Prepared Glues and Other Adhesives, and 2710 Petroleum Oils and Oils Obtained from Bituminous Minerals, among others. The specific end-use of each wax type will depend on its unique properties and characteristics.
Family tree for vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/15'>15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared animal fats; animal or vegetable waxes</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1521'>1521: Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured</a>"] A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1501'>1501: Pig fat (including lard) and poultry fat, other than that of heading 0209 or 1503</a>"] A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1502'>1502: Fats of bovine animals, sheep or goats, other than those of heading 1503</a>"] A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1503'>1503: Lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil; not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared</a>"] A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1504'>1504: Fats and oils and their fractions of fish or marine mammals; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"] A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1505'>1505: Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)</a>"] A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1506'>1506: Animal fats and oils and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, n.e.c. in chapter 15</a>"] A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1507'>1507: Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"] A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1508'>1508: Ground nut oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"] A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1509'>1509: Olive oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"] A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1510'>1510: Oils and their fractions n.e.c. in chapter 15, obtained solely from olives, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, including blends of these oils or fractions with oils or fractions of heading no. 1509</a>"] A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1511'>1511: Palm oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"] A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1512'>1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"] A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1513'>1513: Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified</a>"] A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1514'>1514: Rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified</a>"] A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1515'>1515: Fixed vegetable fats and oils (including jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined; but not chemically modified</a>"] A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1516'>1516: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their fractions; partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared</a>"] A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1517'>1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils of heading no. 1516</a>"] A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1518'>1518: Animal or vegetable fats, oils, fractions, modified in any way, excluding heading no. 1516; inedible versions of animal or vegetable fats, oils or fractions of this chapter, n.e.c. or included</a>"] A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1520'>1520: Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes</a>"] A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/1522'>1522: Degras; residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes</a>"] B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/152110'>152110: Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides); whether or not refined or coloured</a>"] B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/152190'>152190: Waxes, other than vegetable, n.e.c. in heading no. 1521; whether or not refined or coloured</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level4 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level4 class J level4 class K level4 class L level4 class M level4 class N level4 class O level4 class P level4 class Q level4 class R level4 class S level4 class T level4 class U level4 class V level4 class W level6 class X level6 class B highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class B highlight