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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of textile wicks for lamps, candles & stoves; incandescent gas mantles (SITC 65772) totaled $638K in July 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Textile Wicks for Lamps, Candles & Stoves; Incandescent Gas Mantles paid $135K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $617K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Textile Wicks for Lamps, Candles & Stoves; Incandescent Gas Mantles imports of $638K in July 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $506K.
Last updated: July 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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75 shipments/mo
Basic heading 65772 · $638K of $26.7B
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.
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Imports · July 2026
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China and Germany together supply 51% of it.
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$638KYoY · Pro
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$646KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.