Cotton Lamp Wick
Woven cotton wick designed for oil lamps, braided for durability and even burning, providing a steady flame through capillary action. It is a textile wick for lamps, falling under tariff item 5908.00.90 as an "other" textile wick.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wicks are for use in oil-burning sanctuary lamps.
This item is specific to sanctuary lamp wicks and would be more appropriate than the 'other' item.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the wick is not impregnated with substances beyond light treatment, as heavy coatings could affect classification
• Provide the wick's dimensions and construction details to customs to confirm it is a textile wick
• If the wick is for sanctuary lamps, check if 5908.00.10 applies
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