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Votive Prayer Wax Candle

A molded wax candle designed for religious rituals, typically cylindrical with a wick, crafted entirely from paraffin wax without metal or glass components. It falls under HTS 9602.00.40.00 as a molded article of wax, distinct from standard candles in Chapter 34 which are primarily for illumination.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1.8%+17.5%19.3%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

3406.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 19.3%

If primarily for illumination with a functional wick

Candles intended as light sources fall under Chapter 34 for prepared waxes, not carving materials.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 19.3%

If mounted in plastic or containing non-wax elements

Articles with significant plastic parts shift to Chapter 39 as other plastic articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the article is purely molded wax without wicks or containers to avoid reclassification under Chapter 34

β€’ Provide detailed manufacturing process documentation showing molding/carving to distinguish from basic candles

β€’ Label fiber content if blended with stearin; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits