HS Code 271220
6-digit classification for Paraffin Wax Containing By Weight…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: 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 : Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75 % of oil
Also searched as: paraffin wax, low-oil paraffin wax, refined paraffin wax
Classification
How 271220 breaks down
Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation
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
Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75 % of oil
Short answer
What HS code 271220 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 271220 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for paraffin wax containing by weight less…; often searched as paraffin wax, low-oil paraffin wax, refined paraffin wax. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 271220?
Buyers sourcing paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 271220 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 271220
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 271220 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 2712
Other HS codes under 2712
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "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". If 271220 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 271220: common questions
What is HS code 271220?
HS code 271220 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "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 : Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75 % of oil". The first two digits (27) are the chapter — Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation — and digits 3-4 (2712) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 271220?
Common products classified under 271220 include paraffin wax, low-oil paraffin wax, refined paraffin wax and similar items matching paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0,75…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 271220?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 271220 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (271220) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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