About HS Code 590800
This category encompasses specialized textile wicks, whether woven, plaited, or knitted, designed for use in lamps, stoves, lighters, candles, and similar devices where controlled combustion is required. It also includes incandescent gas mantles and the tubular knitted fabric used to make them, whether or not impregnated. These products are essential components in various lighting, heating, and ignition systems, relying on the textile's capillary action or ability to incandesce. Importers are primarily manufacturers of candles, oil lamps, camping equipment, and lighters. Exporters are specialized textile mills that produce these niche functional components, often with specific material compositions like cotton, fiberglass, or rayon. The critical factor is their direct function in facilitating a flame or light.
Products Under This Code
Cotton candle wicks, kerosene lamp wicks, oil lantern wicks, lighter wicks, catalytic heater wicks, incandescent gas mantles, tubular knitted gas mantle fabric
Real World Examples
Atkins & Pearce Wicks, Wedo Wicks, CandleScience Wicks, Coleman Gas Mantles, Petromax Mantles
Common Misclassification
This code might be confused with general textile cords or narrow fabrics in 580800 or 630790 if their specific 'wick' or 'mantle' function for combustion/illumination isn't clearly identified.
Products Classified Under 5908.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Countries with significant candle manufacturing or outdoor equipment industries are major importers; specialized textile producers in Asia and Europe are key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 590800?
HS code 590800 covers: Textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted; for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the like; incandescent gas mantles and tubular knitted gas mantle fabric therefor, whether or not impregnated. This category encompasses specialized textile wicks, whether woven, plaited, or knitted, designed for use in lamps, stoves, lighters, candles, and similar devices where controlled combustion is required. It also includes incandescent gas mantles and the tubular knitted fabric used to make them, whether or not impregnated. These products are essential components in various lighting, heating, and ignition systems, relying on the textile's capillary action or ability to incandesce. Importers are primarily manufacturers of candles, oil lamps, camping equipment, and lighters. Exporters are specialized textile mills that produce these niche functional components, often with specific material compositions like cotton, fiberglass, or rayon. The critical factor is their direct function in facilitating a flame or light.
What products fall under HS code 590800?
Cotton candle wicks, kerosene lamp wicks, oil lantern wicks, lighter wicks, catalytic heater wicks, incandescent gas mantles, tubular knitted gas mantle fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 590800?
This code might be confused with general textile cords or narrow fabrics in 580800 or 630790 if their specific 'wick' or 'mantle' function for combustion/illumination isn't clearly identified.
How is HS code 590800 structured?
HS code 590800 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (59) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.