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HSChapter 59
U.S. imports of textile wicks for lamps, candles & similar; gas mantles (HS 590800) totaled $580K in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Textile Wicks for Lamps, Candles & Similar; Gas Mantles paid $133K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $532K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Textile Wicks for Lamps, Candles & Similar; Gas Mantles imports of $580K in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $494K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBraided, twisted, or woven textile wicks for oil lamps, candles, stoves, and lighters, together with tubular knitted gas mantle fabric and finished gas mantles (whether or not impregnated with thorium oxide or other compounds), are consolidated under a single US 10-digit line (5908000000). Gas mantles are a niche but technically specific product: the tubular knitted fabric is typically impregnated with rare-earth oxides to produce incandescent light when heated. Importers of impregnated gas mantles should be aware that certain impregnating compounds may trigger additional regulatory review depending on their chemical composition.
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Gas mantles historically impregnated with thorium compounds are subject to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing requirements because thorium is a radioactive material. Importers should verify the impregnating compound with the manufacturer; mantles using rare-earth oxide substitutes (such as cerium or yttrium) do not carry the same NRC concern but should still be documented accurately.
Heading 5908 specifically requires the wick to be of textile material — that is, composed of natural or man-made fibers in a braided, twisted, or woven construction. Wicks made entirely of paper or other non-textile materials would classify outside Chapter 59. When a wick combines textile and paper elements, the essential character of the wick fiber determines the correct heading.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5908000000 | TEXTILE WICKS FOR LAMPS ETC AND GAS MANTLES ETC | $580K | 25.01% | $133K |
TEXTILE WICKS FOR LAMPS ETC AND GAS MANTLES ETC
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5908000000 | TEXTILE WICKS FOR LAMPS ETC AND GAS MANTLES ETC | $938K |
TEXTILE WICKS FOR LAMPS ETC AND GAS MANTLES ETC
236.1K kg
TEXTILE PRODUCTS ETC FOR TECHNICAL USES NESOI
HS 591190
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGN ETC NESOI, PLASTICS NESOI
HS 590390
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGN ETC NESOI, POLYURETHANE
HS 590320
TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, POLYESTERS
HS 590220
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGNATED ETC NESOI WITH PVC
HS 590310
TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, NYLON ETC
HS 590210
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $216K | $74K | -$142K |
| Pennsylvania | $75K | $185K | +$110K |
| Florida | $33K | $189K | +$156K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $91K | $290K | +$199K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $35K | $218K | +$183K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $185K | $25K | -$160K |