Loading...
SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of candles, tapers & similar articles (SITC 89931) 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.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCandles and tapers — whether paraffin, soy, beeswax, palm, or gel — are a broadly traded consumer goods category with significant retail, religious, and hospitality end markets. The wax composition and any added fragrance or colorant do not change the classification, but they can affect admissibility review if fragrance chemicals are subject to EPA or CPSC scrutiny. Importers sourcing scented candles should be aware that certain fragrance compounds may trigger Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) compliance requirements, particularly for products marketed to children.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
5.2K shipments/mo
Basic heading 77 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89931 · $122.6M of $44.8B
No — wax composition does not change the SITC or HTS classification for candles. All wax types, including paraffin, soy, beeswax, palm, and gel, classify together under this heading. Wax type may, however, affect labeling requirements or country-of-origin determinations if the wax and the finished candle are produced in different countries.
Scented candles sold in the US may be subject to CPSC general conformity requirements, and fragrance compounds must comply with applicable safety standards. Candles marketed for children face heightened scrutiny under CPSIA. Importers should obtain safety data sheets for fragrance blends and confirm that finished products meet flammability and labeling standards before distribution.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 89931 — Candles, Tapers & Similar Articles. Be the first supplier listed.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Vietnam and Canada together supply 80% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$122.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$14.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.