Woven Kerosene Stove Wick

Flat-woven cotton wick for pressure kerosene stoves, sized for optimal fuel draw and flame control. Classified in HTS 5908.00.00.00 as textile wick for stoves. May be impregnated for longevity.

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.

5902.10.00.00Higher: 40.8% vs 38.4%

If tire cord fabric construction without wick function

5902 for industrial tire fabrics; end-use as stove wick specifies 5908.

5607.50Lower: 13.6% vs 38.4%

If made from metal-plated twine rather than woven fabric

Twine/plaiting products shift to 5607 if not qualifying as 'textile fabrics' per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify stove compatibility to affirm 'for stoves' classification; ensure impregnation is non-plastic per 5903 exclusions

Package with fitting diagrams

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