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April 2025, question 29

Classification · Classification: GRIs, notes and headings

What is the CLASSIFICATION of semi-refined solid paraffin wax with an oil content of .05% by weight? The product will be imported in solid brick shapes for use to coat paper.

  1. 3407.00.4000
  2. 4811.60.6000
  3. 6904.10.0020
  4. 2712.20.0000
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CBP's answer: D. D: 2712.20.0000

Heading 2712 covers paraffin wax, and subheading 2712.20 is paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil. The wax has 0.05 percent oil, so it falls there. The coating use does not move it to the paper heading 4811 or the other headings offered.

Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil 2712.20.0000

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CBP's key cites: General Rules of Interpretation; HTSUS 2712.20.0000

Question and key from CBP's April 2025 exam and answer key. The walk-through is ours; quotes are from the pinned editions in the reference viewer (HTSUS 2026 Basic, 19 CFR 2025 edition).