HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3406.00 – Candles, tapers and the like
HS code 3406.00 is the 6-digit subheading for candles, tapers and the like. It is used for scented candles, pillar candles, tea lights, votive candles and taper candles.
What HS 3406.00 covers
This HS code covers candles, tapers, and similar articles, encompassing a wide variety of products used for illumination, decoration, aromatherapy, and ceremonial purposes. These items are typically made from wax, paraffin, or other combustible materials, often with a wick. International trade in candles is influenced by consumer trends in home decor, gifting, and wellness, as well as cultural and religious practices. Major importers include countries with high consumer spending on home goods and luxury items, or those with significant demand for specific types of candles (e.g., scented, decorative). Exporters often come from nations with efficient manufacturing capabilities for wax products, access to raw materials, or strong artisanal traditions. Key trade considerations involve safety standards (e.g., burn time, flame height, lead-free wicks), labeling requirements, and packaging to prevent damage during transit. The market is dynamic, with continuous innovation in scents, designs, and sustainable materials, catering to diverse global tastes.
- Covers
- Scented candles
- Pillar candles
- Tea lights
- Votive candles
- Taper candles
- Decorative candles
- Beeswax candles
- Soy wax candles
- Examples
- Yankee Candle
- Bath & Body Works Candles
- Diptyque Candles
- IKEA Candles
- Jo Malone London Candles
Codes often confused with 3406.00
Common mistake. This code is generally straightforward but could be confused with 3404 (artificial waxes) if the product is primarily a wax block intended for further manufacturing, rather than a finished candle. It's also distinct from 9405 (lamps and lighting fittings) which covers the fixtures, not the consumable candles themselves.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 340600, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 340600 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $928M 19% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$841M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Poland $794M 16% of world exports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $553M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $378M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $4.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 3406.00
Brazil does not split HS 3406.00: its NCM code is 3406.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 34.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3406.00
What is HS code 340600?
HS code 340600 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Candles, tapers and the like. This HS code covers candles, tapers, and similar articles, encompassing a wide variety of products used for illumination, decoration, aromatherapy, and ceremonial purposes. These items are typically made from wax, paraffin, or other combustible materials, often with a wick. International trade in candles is influenced by consumer trends in home decor, gifting, and wellness, as well as cultural and religious practices. Major importers include countries with high consumer spending on home goods and luxury items, or those with significant demand for specific types of candles (e.g., scented, decorative). Exporters often come from nations with efficient manufacturing capabilities for wax products, access to raw materials, or strong artisanal traditions. Key trade considerations involve safety standards (e.g., burn time, flame height, lead-free wicks), labeling requirements, and packaging to prevent damage during transit. The market is dynamic, with continuous innovation in scents, designs, and sustainable materials, catering to diverse global tastes.
What products fall under HS code 340600?
Scented candles, pillar candles, tea lights, votive candles, taper candles, decorative candles, beeswax candles, soy wax candles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 340600?
This code is generally straightforward but could be confused with 3404 (artificial waxes) if the product is primarily a wax block intended for further manufacturing, rather than a finished candle. It's also distinct from 9405 (lamps and lighting fittings) which covers the fixtures, not the consumable candles themselves.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 340600?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 340600 in UN Comtrade data were China ($928M, 19% of world exports), Vietnam (about $841M) and Poland ($794M). World exports came to about $4.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 340600?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 340600 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 26% of world imports), Germany ($553M) and the United Kingdom ($378M). World imports came to about $4.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 340600 structured?
HS code 340600 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (34) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 340600?
In Brazil, HS code 340600 is NCM 3406.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.