HS code for candles
The U.S. HS code for candles is usually 3406.00.00.00 (pillar or taper), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar or taper | 3406.00.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 3406.00.00.00: Candles, tapers and the like
What decides the code
Wax candles, including pillars and tapers, are classified in heading 3406 as candles, tapers and the like.
- The product is a candle made of wax with a wick, so heading 3406 covers it as a candle or taper.
- Shape does not change the code. Pillars and tapers both fall under 3406.00.00.00.
- A change to a non-wax light source, such as an electric lamp, moves the article out of heading 3406.
Common mistakes
- Classifying candles under 3405 is wrong. That heading covers polishes, creams and similar preparations, not candles.
- Classifying candles under 9405 is wrong. That heading covers lamps and lighting fittings, not wax candles.
- Classifying candles by wax type under a separate heading is wrong. Heading 3406 covers candles regardless of the wax used.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 3406.00.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Antidumping duty: Petroleum wax candles from China are subject to antidumping order A-570-504. Check the scope before you import. These duties are not in the estimate above.
EU code and duty
- Pillar or taper
- CN 3406 00 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for candles?
The U.S. HTS code for candles is usually 3406.00.00.00 (pillar or taper). The first six digits, 3406.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on candles from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3406.00.00.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.