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1521.10

Subheading in 1521 — Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti

Vegetable waxes

$6.9MIndia’s exports in 2025
34countries bought from India in 2025
2,761tonnes shipped in 2025
83%of 1521 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. USA
  2. Germany
  3. China
  4. Netherlands
  5. Japan
  6. United Kingdom
  7. Rep. of Korea
  8. Estonia
  9. Nigeria
  10. Sri Lanka

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
1521.10.11Carnauba Waxes: Edible wax for waxing fresh fruits and vegetables5%
1521.10.19Carnauba Waxes: Other5%
1521.10.90Vegetable waxes: Other5%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 1521