U.S. imports of Candles, Tapers & Similar Articles (HS 340600) totaled $151.4M in August 2026, imported from 56 countries.
Importers of Candles, Tapers & Similar Articles paid $16.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Candles, Tapers & Similar Articles imports of $151.4M in August 2026 ran 53% above the year-to-date monthly average of $98.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVietnam dominates US candle imports under this heading, with Canada and Mexico also serving as significant suppliers — a supply-chain profile shaped by labor costs, wax sourcing, and proximity to US retail distribution networks. Candles and tapers are classified under the single tariff line 3406000000 regardless of wax type (paraffin, soy, beeswax, or blended), fragrance content, or decorative form, making the heading straightforward to classify but competitive on price. Importers sourcing from Canada or Mexico may benefit from USMCA preferential treatment where applicable rules of origin are met. Retail packaging claims around fragrance ingredients or flame-retardant wicks may trigger Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) labeling scrutiny.
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6.4K import shipments a month
No. All candles, tapers, and similar articles fall under 3406000000 regardless of the wax base material, fragrance content, or decorative form. The classification is determined by the article's function as a candle, not its composition.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued voluntary and mandatory guidelines covering candle labeling, wick composition (lead-core wicks are banned), and container integrity. Importers should also verify that fragrance ingredients comply with applicable regulations and that packaging meets CPSC requirements before distribution.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 3406
Subheading 340600 · $151.4M of $151.4M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$151.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$17.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2B of Candles, Tapers & Similar Articles and exported $163.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3406000000 | Candles, Tapers and the Like | $151.0M | 11.00% | 62.04% | $16.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3406000000 | Candles, Tapers and the Like | $17.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Vietnam together supply 81% of it. Dominican Republic pays 12.4% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
32.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.00% of imports for consumption.