Import duty on soy wax in the UK

HS code

1516.20

UK codes

6

UK import duty

2% – 12%

UK VAT

20%

Source: UK Global Tariff (HMRC Trade Tariff service) · checked 2026-10-31

Soy wax is hydrogenated soybean oil, a vegetable fat, 1516.20.

UK commodity codes under 1516.20

UK commodity codeDescriptionImport dutyVAT
1516 20 10 00Hydrogenated castor oil, so called 'opal-wax'2%20%
1516 20 91 00Other › In immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg12%20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
1516 20 95 00Other › Other › Colza, linseed, rapeseed, sunflower-seed, illipe, karite, makore, touloucouna or babassu oils, for technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption4%conditions apply20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
1516 20 96 00Other › Other › Other › Groundnut, cotton-seed, soya-bean or sunflower-seed oils; other oils containing less than 50 % by weight of free fatty acids and excluding palm kernel, illipe, coconut, colza, rapeseed or copaiba oils8%20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
1516 20 98Other › Other › Other › Other
3 full 10-digit codes
  • 1516 20 98 21 — Other › Other › Other › Other › Blends containing by weight more than 20% of fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and/or paraffinic gasoil obtained from synthesis and/or hydro-treatment, of non-fossil origin › Consigned from canada
  • 1516 20 98 29 — Other › Other › Other › Other › Blends containing by weight more than 20% of fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and/or paraffinic gasoil obtained from synthesis and/or hydro-treatment, of non-fossil origin › Other
  • 1516 20 98 33 — Other › Other › Other › Other › Blends containing by weight 20% or less of fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and/or paraffinic gasoil obtained from synthesis and/or hydro-treatment, of non-fossil origin
10.9%20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
1516 20 98 80Other › Other › Other › Other › Other10%20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)

Import duty on soy wax by country

Import into the US

Varies by line

See HTS codes ›

Import into the UK

2% – 12%

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Import into the EU

3.4% – 12.8%

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How UK import charges work

The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a UK trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the UK commodity code for soy wax?
It depends on the product’s details: 6 UK codes sit under HS 1516.20. The table on this page lists each one with its duty.
Q2What is the import duty on soy wax in the UK?
Between 2% – 12%, depending on the exact code. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.
Q3Do I pay VAT on imported soy wax?
Yes. Import VAT of 20% applies on top of duty. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.
Q4Is the UK code the same as the US HTS code?
Only the first 6 digits (1516.20) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for soy wax.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, get an Advance Tariff Ruling from HMRC, or ask a licensed customs broker.