HS Heading 3404
Waxes; artificial, prepared
3 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 34 (Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing and lubricating preparations, waxes, candles, modelling pastes). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34042000 | Artificial Waxes Of Polyethylene Glycol | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 34049010 | Other Waxes | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 34049090 | Artificial Waxes And Prepared Waxes, Nes | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 513,540,993 (2,614,210 kg) under this heading, across 3 of its 3 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 3 | 358,961 kg | BDT 77,617,999 |
| January 2026 | 3 | 562,547 kg | BDT 120,154,585 |
| February 2026 | 3 | 268,180 kg | BDT 52,373,770 |
| March 2026 | 3 | 376,748 kg | BDT 77,974,816 |
| April 2026 | 3 | 827,911 kg | BDT 131,725,634 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 219,863 kg | BDT 53,694,189 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 185,325,724 (750,990 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 26.5% 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.