Sandalwood Incense Sticks

Sandalwood Incense Sticks are thin bamboo-core sticks coated with sandalwood powder and binders, ignited to produce a calming woody aroma through burning. Classified under HTS 3307.41.00.00 for 'Agarbatti' and similar burning odoriferous preparations used in rituals or aromatherapy. They are sold in packs for household or temple use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+35.0%37.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3307.41.00Same rate: 37.4%

If same code but as non-agarbatti style cones

Incense cones operate identically by burning but may be specified differently; stays within heading.

3302.10.90Lower: 17.5% vs 37.4%

If containing >20% synthetic aromatics without burning intent

Mixtures with high synthetic content shift to heading 3302 for non-burning odoriferous substances.

3603Lower: 10.2% vs 37.4%

If for bulk chemical igniters without perfuming purpose

Safety fuses or pyrotechnic igniters lacking odoriferous qualities fall under chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lab analysis showing essential oil content to distinguish from excluded natural oleoresins under heading 1301

Declare exact burning mechanism in commercial invoice to prevent reclassification as non-operating preparations

Watch for phytosanitary certificates if containing vegetable extracts to comply with agricultural import rules

Related Products under HTS 3307.41.00.00

Nag Champa Agarbatti

Nag Champa Agarbatti is a traditional Indian incense stick made from a blend of sandalwood, champa flower, and other natural resins, designed to be lit and burned to release fragrant smoke. It falls under HTS 3307.41.00.00 as an odoriferous preparation that operates by burning, commonly used in religious rites and meditation. The product is typically packaged in small boxes for retail sale.

Jasmine Agarbatti Incense

Jasmine Agarbatti consists of hand-rolled incense sticks infused with jasmine essential oil and herbal powders, burned to diffuse a floral scent during ceremonies. It qualifies for HTS 3307.41.00.00 as an odoriferous preparation operating by burning, akin to traditional 'Agarbatti' for religious rites. Packaged for retail in decorative boxes.

Frankincense Resin Incense

Frankincense Resin Incense is pure boswellia resin pieces burned on charcoal to release a rich, spicy aroma popular in spiritual practices. Under HTS 3307.41.00.00 for odoriferous burning preparations used in religious rites, distinct from raw extracts. Sold in small retail pouches with burning instructions.

Patchouli Incense Cones

Patchouli Incense Cones are compressed herbal cones with patchouli oil, self-burning to emit an earthy scent for room or ritual use. HTS 3307.41.00.00 covers these as other odoriferous preparations that operate by burning, similar to Agarbatti. Retail-packed in tins for convenience.

Loban Bakhoor Tablets

Loban Bakhoor Tablets are fragrant resin tablets made from benzoin and frankincense, burned over coals for Middle Eastern-style fumigation in homes or mosques. Classified in HTS 3307.41.00.00 as burning odoriferous preparations for religious rites. Packaged in foil-wrapped retail blocks.

Musk Agarbatti Sticks

Musk Agarbatti Sticks replicate animal musk scent using synthetic aromatics on bamboo, burned for intense fragrance in pujas or meditation. HTS 3307.41.00.00 includes these as operate-by-burning preparations per chapter definition of odoriferous substances. Sold in 15-stick retail packs.