Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured

HS v2017 Code: 271220

About paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured

HS code 271220 covers paraffin wax, a versatile and widely-used material derived from petroleum. Paraffin wax is a solid, crystalline hydrocarbon that finds application in a diverse range of industries, from candle-making and cosmetics to food processing and packaging. As a key component in many everyday products, the paraffin wax industry plays a vital role in the global economy.

Production process

Paraffin wax is primarily produced through the refinement of crude oil. The process typically involves distillation, dewaxing, and hydrogenation to remove impurities and achieve the desired properties. Synthetic paraffin wax can also be produced through the Fischer-Tropsch process, which converts natural gas or coal into liquid hydrocarbons.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the paraffin wax industry include crude oil, natural gas, and coal. Specialized equipment such as distillation columns, dewaxing units, and hydrogenation reactors are also essential for the production process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to operate and maintain the production facilities.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 271220 is paraffin wax, which is then used as a raw material in a wide range of downstream industries. Some of the key consumers of paraffin wax include the 340600 Candles, tapers and the like industry, the 330499 Cosmetics and toilet preparations sector, and the 392010 Plastic packaging industry. Paraffin wax is also used in the production of 340520 Polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture or floors, 340590 Polishes, creams and similar preparations for the maintenance of wooden furniture, floors or other woodwork, and 340600 Candles, tapers and the like.

Revisions to 271220

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 271220. The most recent 1 version of this code (271220) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 271220 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/27'>27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2712'>2712: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271220'>271220: Paraffin wax; containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271210'>271210: Petroleum jelly</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/271290'>271290: Paraffin wax; containing by weight 0.75% or more of oil, obtained by synthesis or by other processes, whether or not coloured</a>"]

    

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