Braided Candle Wick #8/0
Braided candle wick made of cotton, plaited to prevent mushrooming and ensure a clean burn in container candles. It may be lightly waxed but remains a textile wick for candles, falling under tariff item 5908.00.90 as 'Other' textile wicks.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 14% | — | 14% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wicks are specifically for use in manufacturing wax candles or tapers or for oil-burning sanctuary lamps
This sibling item covers wicks for those specific uses, while 5908.00.90 covers all other textile wicks.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wick is not for use in manufacturing wax candles or tapers, as those fall under 5908.00.10
• Declare the textile composition (e.g
• cotton) and whether it is waxed
• Keep commercial invoices detailing the wick type and dimensions
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