Braided Candle Wick #8/0 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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