What HS code 3406.00 covers
HS code 3406.00 classifies candles, tapers and the like. It is a subheading of heading 3406 (Candles, tapers and the like), in chapter 34 (Soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster), section VI of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 3406.00
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
Imported this in 2024 or 2025?
Courts voided some of the tariffs importers paid on goods like this. You may be owed money back. The audit is free and we only get paid when you do.
Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 3406.00 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.