WCO classification path

  1. Chapter27Mineral fuels; mineral oils
  2. Heading2712Petroleum 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 coloured
  3. Subheading271220Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil
  4. National271220000Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil

271220000

"Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil"

HS code 271220000 (Chapter 27 "Mineral fuels; mineral oils"; 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 coloured"; Subheading 271220 "Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil") under the Japan tariff schedule classifies "Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil". Japan customs apply General rate of 3.2%, WTO rate 2.7%. Statutory unit of measure: KG. This commodity is subject to 1 import regulation or restriction; see compliance section below. 21 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.

Tariff Schedule

ClassificationRate
一般税率
General rate
3.2%
WTO 税率
WTO rate
2.7%
GSP 特惠税率
GSP rate
Free

FTA Preferential Rates

21 agreements available · certificate of origin required

AgreementRate
SingaporeFree
MexicoFree
MalaysiaFree
ChileFree
ThailandFree
IndonesiaFree
BruneiFree
ASEANFree
PhilippinesFree
SwitzerlandFree
VietnamFree
IndiaFree
PeruFree
AustraliaFree
MongoliaFree
CPTPPFree
EUFree
UKFree
RCEP_ASEAN_AU_NZFree
RCEP_ChinaFree
RCEP_KoreaFree

Compliance & Controls

1 import regulation, restriction, or permit requirement

医薬品、医療機器等の品質、有効性及び安全性の確保等に関する法律

Act on Securing Quality,Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Regenerative and Cellular Therapy Products, Gene Therapy Products, and Cosmetic Law

PA · 【Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare】 http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/ health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.html 【Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries】 http://www.maff.go.jp/e/index.html （contact information in Japanese） http://www.maff.go.jp/j/syouan/tikusui/yakuzi/
Agency: Compliance and Narcotics Division, Pharmaceutical Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Animal Products Safety DivisionFood Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesPermit required

Global Benchmark

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HS-6 prefix 2712.20 across other jurisdictions

US
United States
Free
IN
India
5
ID
Indonesia
5.00
MY
Malaysia
0%
PH
Philippines
—
TH
Thailand
35.00
VN
Vietnam
4.5
KR
Korea
8
AU
Australia
Free
BR
Brazil
3.6%
MX
Mexico
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271220000 · Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil · Japan · Treayo