HS code for scented candle
The U.S. HS code for a scented candle is usually 3406.00.00.00 (soy or paraffin wax, in jar), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soy or paraffin wax, in jar | 3406.00.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 3406.00.00.00: Candles, tapers and the like
What decides the code
A scented candle in a jar is classified as a candle under heading 3406, Candles, tapers and the like.
- The product is a candle, so heading 3406 covers it. The wax type, soy or paraffin, does not change the heading.
- The candle is in a jar. The jar is part of the candle as imported and does not move it to a separate glassware heading.
- Scent does not change the classification. A scented candle stays in heading 3406.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the jar under 7013 as glassware is wrong. The jar is the container for the candle and the goods are entered as a candle.
- Classifying the candle under 3406 only when unscented is wrong. Scent does not move a candle out of heading 3406.
- Classifying the wax alone under 2712 or 1521 is wrong. The finished candle, not the raw wax, is what heading 3406 covers.
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. Candles of other waxes can fall outside it, so check the scope before you import. These duties are not in the estimate above.
EU code and duty
- Soy or paraffin wax, in jar
- 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 a scented candle?
The U.S. HTS code for a scented candle is usually 3406.00.00.00 (soy or paraffin wax, in jar). The first six digits, 3406.00, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a scented candle 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.