Scented Soy Wax Candle from China
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.
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
• 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