Scented Soy Wax Candle
A hand-poured candle made from 100% soy wax with embedded essential oils for fragrance, typically sold in glass jars for home decor. It falls under HTS 3406.00.00.00 as a candle primarily composed of vegetable wax designed for illumination and ambiance. The wick is cotton and the product is intended for burning to produce light and scent.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made primarily from paraffin or microcrystalline wax
Petroleum-derived waxes like paraffin are classified in Chapter 27 as mineral waxes, not Chapter 34.
If sold as a decorative plastic item without a functional wick
Non-functional wax replicas or plastic mimics fall under plastics chapter if not intended for burning.
If the primary structure is friction material or molded friction product
Chapter 68 covers articles of stone or similar materials if not qualifying as candles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify wax composition to confirm it's not petroleum-based (Chapter 27); provide certificates of origin for duty preferences
• Ensure labeling includes burn warnings and net weight for consumer safety compliance
Related Products under HTS 3406.00.00.00
Beeswax Taper Candle
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.
Paraffin Tealight Candle
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.
Pillar Scented Candle
Freestanding pillar candles from blended waxes like soy-paraffin with fragrance oils, often in 3x6 inch sizes for mantels. Under HTS 3406.00.00.00 as molded or dipped candles for decorative burning. Multi-wick designs enhance even burning.
Votive Wax Candle
Short, wide votive candles from palm or soy wax, designed to melt fully in glass holders for prayer or ambiance. HTS 3406.00.00.00 includes these self-consuming wax forms. Unscented versions appeal to religious markets.
Gel Wax Firefly Jar Candle
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.
Floating Water Lily Candle
Flower-shaped candles from paraffin or soy wax designed to float on water in bowls for spa or event decor. HTS 3406.00.00.00 covers all tapers and like wax burning products, including floating variants. Biodegradable waxes enhance appeal.