Braided Candle Wick #8/0 from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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