HS Heading 1521
Vegetable waxes (other than triglycerides), beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti; whether or not refined or coloured
2 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 15 (Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15211000 | Vegetable waxes (excl. triglycerides) | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 15219000 | Beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 21,201,872 (23,050 kg) under this heading, across 2 of its 2 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 | 620 kg | BDT 1,505,913 |
| January 2026 | 1 | 14,310 kg | BDT 2,319,444 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 920 kg | BDT 4,400,606 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 4,050 kg | BDT 6,809,196 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 3,150 kg | BDT 6,166,713 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 14,679,291 (53,895 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 40.9% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.