Citronella Candle Insect Repellent from Mexico
Citronella candle insect repellent is a soy wax candle containing 5% citronella oil and lemongrass, designed for outdoor mosquito repellency, and sold in 9 oz glass jars for retail. The candle is presented as an insect repellent article in retail packaging under 1.36 kg gross weight, and is classified under tariff item 3808.91.10 as an insecticide in a small retail package.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• Verify that the gross weight of each candle jar, including packaging, does not exceed 1.36 kg; larger candles or multi-packs over this weight fall under 3808.91.20
• Ensure the candle is labelled as an insect repellent and that the citronella oil content is declared; registration under the Pest Control Products Act may be required for pesticidal claims
• When declaring to CBSA, classify the product as an insecticide article and provide the product's safety data sheet for the wax and fragrance components