Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil (HS 271220)
Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil (HS 271220) has 6,854 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil is MASTERANK AMERICA INC, with 576 shipments, followed by SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC and AM WAX INC. The leading supplier is AM WAX INC, with 521 shipments, followed by NIPPON SEIRO CO LTD and BESTWAX CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and TAIWAN, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has held steady over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/271220-paraffin-wax-containing-by-weight-less-than-0-75-percent-of-oil
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil (HS 271220), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is AM WAX INC → AM WAX INC with 366 shipments, followed by UNITED WAX CO LTD → MASTERANK AMERICA INC (297) and SASOL CHEMICALS A → SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC (269).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MASTERANK AMERICA INC | 576 |
| SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | 508 |
| AM WAX INC | 435 |
| GLOBALWAX LLC | 359 |
| GTE PETROCHEM INC | 234 |
| C J ROBINSON COMPANY INC | 202 |
| LEOBEN COMPANY | 132 |
| STRAHL & PITSCH INCORPORATED | 129 |
| CALIFORNIA BEES INC | 119 |
| TRANSAMERICA PETROLEUM CORP | 97 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AM WAX INC | 521 |
| NIPPON SEIRO CO LTD | 451 |
| BESTWAX CO LTD | 351 |
| SASOL CHEMICALS A | 321 |
| UNITED WAX CO LTD | 311 |
| HONGKONG LONSIN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 261 |
| BOUNDLESS TECH LTD | 227 |
| ANESI BEAUTY CO LTD | 220 |
| SASOL WAX GMBH | 157 |
| HYWAX GMBH | 122 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 3,578 |
| TAIWAN | 688 |
| GERMANY | 462 |
| JAPAN | 456 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 357 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 335 |
| MALAYSIA | 109 |
| KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF | 105 |
| EL SALVADOR | 90 |
| ITALY | 83 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,002 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,110 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,042 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 628 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 544 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 332 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 203 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 165 |
| TACOMA, WA | 142 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 107 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 271220 — Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 2712
Other six-digit codes in HS 2712: Petroleum jelly, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Petroleum jelly, petroleum jelly (271210) | 11,860 |
| Petroleum jelly, other (271290) | 11,344 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil
Who imports Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil (HS 271220)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil include MASTERANK AMERICA INC, SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC, AM WAX INC, GLOBALWAX LLC, and GTE PETROCHEM INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil?
MASTERANK AMERICA INC is the largest U.S. importer of Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil (HS 271220), with 576 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil?
Leading suppliers shipping Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil (HS 271220) to the U.S. include AM WAX INC, NIPPON SEIRO CO LTD, BESTWAX CO LTD, SASOL CHEMICALS A, and UNITED WAX CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil are there?
ImportDoor has 6,854 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 271220, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil imported from?
Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75 percent of oil is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, TAIWAN, and GERMANY.
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