Scented Candle — HS Code
Candles, tapers and the like — of wax
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HS Code
3406 — Candles, tapers and the like
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 34 — Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations
Heading
3406 — Candles, tapers and the like
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — scented candles are classified under 3406 regardless of fragrance content
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Scented candles (soy wax, paraffin wax, beeswax) are classified under 3406 regardless of the fragrance or essential oil added. The type of wax (paraffin, soy, rapeseed, coconut, beeswax, or blends) does not change the heading. Candles sold in glass jars (jar candles) are still 3406 — the jar is the container. Decorative candles shaped as animals or objects remain 3406. Tea light candles and votive candles are 3406.00. Birthday cake candles are 3406.00. Beeswax candles imported from certain non-EU countries must comply with EU animal product import health rules (Commission Regulation No 206/2010) due to the beeswax content. Wicks sold separately are 5908.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
3406.00.10
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
3406.00.10
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
3406.00.10
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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