HS code for candle in China: 3406000090
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HS code for candle in China

The HS code for candle in China is 3406000090 — Other candles, tapers and the like.

MFN duty 6.5% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他各种蜡烛及类似品

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
3406000090 Other candles, tapers and the like 其他各种蜡烛及类似品 6.5% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers candle. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
3406000010 Candles and tapers and the like, containing composition of endangered animals 6.5% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “candle”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
3406000090 Other candles, tapers and the like 748 6.5% 13% Open
9405500000 Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings 102 10% 13% Open
3307410000 Agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning 78 3% 13% Open
9405429000 Other electrical fixtures and lighting devices designed to use only light emitting diode (LED) light sources 43 6% 13% Open
3926400000 Statuettes and other ornamental articles, of plastics 44 6.5% 13% Open
Why 3406000090 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 3406 — Various candles and similar products , chapter 34 — Soap, Organic Surfactant, Detergent, Lubricant, Artificial Wax, Blended Wax, Polishing Agent, Candle and Similar Products, Molding Ointment, "Dental Wax" and Dental Gypsum Preparations .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他各种蜡烛及类似品”, which contains the term used for candle in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 748 import records whose product descriptions match candle are declared under this heading family, i.e. 46% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for candle in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for candle is 3406000090 — Other candles, tapers and the like. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 6.5% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to candle?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover candle: 3406000010 (Candles and tapers and the like, containing composition of endangered animals). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for candle?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "candle", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 3406000090 — Other candles, tapers and the like, used in 748 records in our sample.

How is candle classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: candle falls under heading 3406 and statistical line 3406000090. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他各种蜡烛及类似品” (English: Other candles, tapers and the like). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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Product name: candle (蜡烛). This page is generated from the Chinese customs tariff schedule and from a corpus of real import declarations, and is provided for reference only. Search related product names.