Cotton Lamp Wick

Woven cotton wick designed for use in oil lamps, providing a steady flame through capillary action. It is braided for durability and even burning, specifically classified under HTS 5908.00.00.00 as a textile wick for lamps. Impregnation may be applied to reduce soot.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+35.0%38.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5604.90.20.00Higher: 43.8% vs 38.4%

If made from plastic-coated yarn strips rather than standard textile fabrics

Heading 5908 excludes fabrics from non-textile yarns; plastic strip yarns fall under 5604 as impregnated textile substitutes.

5910.00.10Higher: 39% vs 38.4%

If adapted for transmission of power rather than combustion

Transmission belts/rods are in 5910; pure lamp wicks are specifically for lamps/stoves/candles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify wick construction (woven/plaited/knitted) via manufacturer specs to confirm HTS classification; ensure no impregnation exceeds visible limits per chapter notes

Provide end-use certification if challenged as general fabric