Molded Beeswax Candle from China
A decorative pillar candle molded from pure beeswax, featuring carved surface patterns and natural honey scent. It exemplifies molded articles of natural waxes under heading 9602. This is classified in 9602.00.50 as other molded or carved wax articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify beeswax purity via lab tests to distinguish from Chapter 34 waxes and ensure 9602 classification
• Declare as decorative only to avoid reclassification as lighting fittings (9405); include burn time specs
• Watch for wick material impacting classification if substantial