Beeswax Taper Candle from Japan
Traditional taper candles crafted from pure filtered beeswax, used in dining or religious settings for their natural honey scent and clean burn. Classified under HTS 3406.00.00.00 as animal wax-based candles shaped for burning. They provide steady flame without synthetic additives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain lab analysis proving beeswax content to avoid reclassification; check for USDA import permits if raw beeswax traces remain
• Label as '100% beeswax' to meet FTC fiber content rules