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U.S. imports of candles, tapers & similar articles (HS 340600) totaled $122.6M in July 2026, traded with 55 countries.
Importers of Candles, Tapers & Similar Articles paid $7.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $74.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Candles, Tapers & Similar Articles imports of $122.6M in July 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $91.1M.
Vietnam 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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5.2K shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 34
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 3406
Subheading 340600 · $122.6M of $122.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3406000000 | Candles, Tapers and the Like | $122.6M | 6.40% | 60.57% | $7.9M |
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 | $14.6M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$122.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$14.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Vietnam and Canada together supply 80% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
39.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.40%.