Product classification
HS code for Candle holder: 9405.50
Luminaires and light fittings, non-electric.
Classification of candle holder under HS 9405.50
Candle holders are classified under HS code 9405.50, which falls within Chapter 94. This chapter covers furniture, bedding, and luminaires. Specifically, heading 9405 covers luminaires and light fittings, including searchlights and spotlights. Subheading 9405.50 is designated for non-electric luminaires and light fittings. A candle holder is considered a non-electric light fitting because its primary function is to support and position a light source (the candle). This classification applies regardless of the material the holder is made from, whether it be base metal, glass, ceramic, or wood, provided the item is designed specifically to hold a candle for illumination purposes. The General Interpretative Rules (GIR) suggest that when an article is specifically described by a heading (like light fittings), that heading takes precedence over more general headings based on material composition. However, if a candle holder is purely decorative and lacks the functional features of a light fitting (such as a stable base or a specific receptacle for a candle), it might occasionally be challenged by customs authorities.
- Covers
- Candelabras made of base metal or glass
- Tea light holders and votive holders
- Hurricane lanterns designed for candles
- Wall-mounted candle sconces
- Chandelier-style candle holders (non-electric)
- Also under 9405.50
- Dietz Hurricane Lantern
- Coleman Propane Lantern
- Yankee Candle Holders
- IKEA Candle Lanterns
- Aladdin Kerosene Lamps
Codes often confused with 9405.50
Common mistake. Candle holders are often misclassified based on their material. For example, a glass candle holder might be incorrectly assigned HS code 7013 (glassware for indoor decoration), or a ceramic holder might be placed under 6912 (ceramic tableware and kitchenware). Similarly, metal holders are sometimes placed under 7326 (other articles of iron or steel). However, because 9405.50 specifically addresses the function of the item as a non-electric light fitting, it is the legally correct classification. Another error is using 3406.00, which is only for the candles themselves, not the holders.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940550 (the code used for candle holder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940550 (the code used for candle holder) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 940550, not only candle holder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $574M 65% of world exports
- 2 Germany $32M 3.7% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $31M 3.5% of world exports
World total: $883M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $178M 20% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $98M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $69M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $892M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 candle holder
Brazil classifies candle holder under NCM 9405.50.00: HS 9405.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about candle holder
What is the HS code for Candle holder?
The HS code for Candle holder is 940550 (Luminaires and light fittings; non-electric). The standard HS code for a candle holder is 9405.50, as it is a non-electric light fitting.
How do I classify Candle holder for customs?
Candle holder is classified under HS code 940550 — Luminaires and light fittings; non-electric. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the material of the candle holder change the HS code?
Generally, no. Whether made of metal, glass, or wood, it remains under 9405.50 if its primary function is a light fitting.
Which countries are the top exporters of candle holder (HS 940550)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940550 (the code used for candle holder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($574M, 65% of world exports), Germany ($32M) and the Netherlands ($31M). World exports came to about $883M, 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 candle holder (HS 940550)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940550 (the code used for candle holder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($178M, 20% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($98M) and Germany ($69M). World imports came to about $892M, 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.
Is the HS code for Candle holder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940550 for Candle holder is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for candle holder in Brazil?
In Brazil, candle holder (HS 940550) is classified under NCM 9405.50.00.