Votive Prayer Wax Candle from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the article is purely molded wax without wicks or containers to avoid reclassification under Chapter 34
• Provide detailed manufacturing process documentation showing molding/carving to distinguish from basic candles
• Label fiber content if blended with stearin; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits