Gel Wax Firefly Jar Candle from China
Clear gel wax candle embedded with firefly lights or embeds in decorative jars, using mineral oil-gel base for unique visual effect. Still under HTS 3406.00.00.00 as burnable wax product despite translucent nature. Popular for novelty gifting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify gel as 'waxy character' in invoices; electrical embeds may need FCC if lit
• Avoid oil leakage in transit packaging