China Votive Candle Holder
A small porcelain cup-shaped holder for votive candles, glazed and fired to standard china specifications. It is classified under this item as an other ceramic article of porcelain, as it is not a luminaire (Chapter 94) nor an electrical fitting (heading 85.47).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the holder includes an electrical light source
Luminaires and lighting fittings are excluded from Chapter 69 by note 2(ij).
If the holder is purely decorative
Ornamental porcelain articles are classified under heading 69.13.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Ensure the holder does not include electrical components, which would exclude it from Chapter 69
• Declare it as a ceramic household article, not a lighting fitting
• Keep the product description clear that it is for candles only, not electric lights
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