Candles, tapers and the like
HS v2022 Code: 3406
About candles, tapers and the like
HS code 3406 covers the production of candles, tapers, and similar illuminating items. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing essential lighting solutions for both residential and commercial applications. Candles are a versatile product, used for a wide range of purposes, from religious ceremonies and home decor to emergency lighting and outdoor events.
Production process
The production of candles, tapers, and the like typically involves a combination of melting, molding, and finishing processes. Manufacturers begin by melting wax, often a blend of paraffin, beeswax, or other natural waxes, in specialized equipment. The molten wax is then poured into molds, which give the candles their desired shape and size. Finally, the candles undergo finishing processes, such as trimming, polishing, and adding decorative elements, to create the final product.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of candles, tapers, and similar items include wax (such as paraffin, beeswax, or soy wax), wicks, and various additives like dyes, fragrances, and stabilizers. Manufacturers also rely on specialized equipment, such as melting tanks, molds, and finishing tools, as well as energy sources for the melting and molding processes.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 3406 is candles, tapers, and similar illuminating items. These products are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 4420 Furniture, 9405 Lamps and lighting fittings, and 9503 Toys. Candles are also used in religious ceremonies, home decor, and outdoor events, making them a versatile and widely-used product.
Family tree for candles, tapers and the like
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/34'>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</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3406'>3406: Candles, tapers and the like</a>"] A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3401'>3401: Soap; organic surface-active preparations used as soap, skin washing, in bars, cakes, moulded pieces, shapes, liquid or cream, containing soap or not; for retail, paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent</a>"] A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3402'>3402: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401</a>"] A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3403'>3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils</a>"] A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3404'>3404: Waxes; artificial, prepared</a>"] A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3405'>3405: Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form, (including articles impregnated, coated or covered with such), for furniture, footwear, floors, coachwork, glass or metal</a>"] A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3407'>3407: Modelling pastes, including those for children; dental wax, impression compounds, in sets or packings for retail sale or in plates and similar forms; dentistry preparations with plaster base</a>"] B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/340600'>340600: Candles, tapers and the like</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level4 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level6 class B highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class B highlight