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HTS code for scented candle: document wax, container, wick, and set contents

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A scented candle file needs finished-goods facts. The review depends on wax type, fragrance, wick, container, lid, packaging, whether the candle is filled or empty, and whether it ships in a gift set with matches, diffuser reeds, or holders. "Scented candle" can describe many different articles.

Use this page to prepare the Planning Use record before broker review. The file should show the candle as imported and separate the candle from the vessel and gift accessories when needed.

quick answer

For "hts code for scented candle", collect wax type, fragrance status, container material, wick material, weight, burn use, lid, dust cover, gift box, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

A poured candle in a glass jar is not the same file as a tin candle, pillar candle, wax melt, candle refill, empty candle jar, or diffuser gift set. The vessel and set contents should be documented.

facts to collect for a scented candle

Collect:

Product name, invoice wording, SKU, and product page.
Candle, wax surface, wick, vessel, lid, label, warning label, packaging, and set photos.
Wax type: paraffin, soy, beeswax, palm, coconut, gel, blended wax, or unknown.
Fragrance status, scent name, essential oil claim, dye, embedded decorations, or glitter.
Container material: glass, ceramic, metal tin, concrete, plastic, shell, or no container.
Wick count, net weight, dimensions, lid, dust cover, matches, holder, tray, and gift box.
Whether the shipment is finished candles, wax melts, refills, empty vessels, or gift sets.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If a candle set includes a tray or snuffer, list those items separately. If the vessel is imported empty, do not review it as a candle.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Finished candle versus empty vessel status is unclear.
Wax type, wick count, or container material is missing.
Fragrance or scent claim is unsupported.
Gift set contents are not listed.
Candle versus wax melt, refill, or diffuser status is unclear.
Origin is assumed from shipment route.
Supplier code is unsupported.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between candles, wax melts, glass containers, ceramic vessels, gift sets, and fragrance products.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual article: scented jar candle, tin candle, pillar candle, wax melt, candle refill, candle gift set, empty vessel, or diffuser alternative. Each row should cite a material or use fact.

Rejected alternatives should stay in the record. If the product is not an empty jar because wax and wick are already present, say that. If it is not a candle because there is no wick, keep wax-melt review open.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for candles, wax melts, candle vessels, fragrance gift sets, and household decorative goods.

planning path

Start with finished condition and vessel material. Then write a table for wax, wick, vessel, fragrance, set contents, origin, and supplier code. If wax type is unknown, mark it as Missing Facts.

Duty stack notes should include origin and material-specific exposure tied to the candidate path.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for a scented candle?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does the vessel matter?

Yes. Glass, ceramic, metal, and other containers should be documented.

What if there is no wick?

Record whether the product is a wax melt, refill, or fragrance item rather than a candle.

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planning boundary

This scented candle HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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