Cotton Lamp Wick from Japan
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.
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
• 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