Paraffin Tealight Candle from Japan
Small, disposable tealight candles made from paraffin wax in metal or plastic cups, ideal for votive holders or chafing dishes. HTS 3406.00.00.00 covers these as molded wax products for burning, despite paraffin base mixed with stabilizers. They provide consistent, short-duration light.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact wax blend percentages; bulk packaging may require pallet stabilization certification
• Watch for flammability testing under CPSC standards before retail