U.S. exports of Textile Wicks for Lamps, Candles & Stoves; Incandescent Gas Mantles (SITC 65772) totaled $1.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Textile Wicks for Lamps, Candles & Stoves; Incandescent Gas Mantles paid $197K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 30.71% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Textile Wicks for Lamps, Candles & Stoves; Incandescent Gas Mantles imports of $650K in August 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $524K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWoven, plaited, or knitted textile wicks for lamps, candles, stoves, and lighters represent a specialized technical textile segment where construction method and fiber composition directly affect burn performance and regulatory compliance. Incandescent gas mantles — tubular knitted fabric impregnated with rare-earth oxides — are also covered here, serving the camping and outdoor-lighting market. Both product types are niche but technically precise: wick diameter, braid structure, and fiber content are the specification variables that drive sourcing decisions.
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89 import shipments a month
Gas mantles containing thorium oxide have historically been subject to NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) considerations due to low-level radioactivity. Importers should verify the oxide composition with the manufacturer and consult a licensed customs broker or the NRC regarding current admissibility requirements before importing thoriated mantles.
The heading specifically requires wicks to be woven, plaited, or knitted — a simple twisted or spun cotton string that has not been woven or braided may not qualify. The construction method should be confirmed with the supplier and documented for customs purposes.
Basic heading 65772 · $1.2M of $13.0B
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Vietnam together take 80% of it.
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$650KYoY · free account
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$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.8M of Textile Wicks for Lamps, Candles & Stoves; Incandescent Gas Mantles and exported $9.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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