Braided Candle Wick #8/0 from Germany
Plaited cotton wick size #8/0 for container candles, braided to prevent mushrooming and ensure clean burn. Falls under HTS 5908.00.00.00 as a textile wick for candles. Often lightly waxed but remains textile-dominant.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include burn test reports showing lamp/candle use; avoid over-waxing to prevent plastic coating misclassification under 5903
• Bundle in spools with usage labeling for customs