# HS code for candles in the European Union > Candles imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 3406.00 when it is a candle, taper or the like. It sits in heading 34.06, “Candles, tapers and the like”. The tariff of the European Union has 1 national line under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3406.00 is 0%. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/for/candles Last updated: 11 October 2026 ## Key facts - Most likely code: [3406.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/340600) - Chapter: [34: Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, “dental waxes” and dental preparations with a basis of plaster](https://border.bot/hs-codes/34) - Candidate codes: 1 - HS edition: HS2022 - National lines: 1 - General duty (MFN): 0% ## Summary Candles imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 3406.00 when it is a candle, taper or the like. It sits in heading 34.06, “Candles, tapers and the like”. The tariff of the European Union has 1 national line under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3406.00 is 0%. ## How to choose the right code Use 3406.00 when it is a candle, taper or the like. ## Codes for candles Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to candles. ### [3406.00](https://border.bot/hs-codes/340600) (most likely) Legal text: “Candles, tapers and the like” Heading 34.06: “Candles, tapers and the like” Applies when it is a candle, taper or the like. ## National lines in the European Union The tariff of the European Union splits this code into 1 national line, listed with their published text and general duty. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3406.00 is 0%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment. ### Under 3406.00 - 3406 00 00 00 “Candles, tapers and the like”. General duty (MFN): 0% ## Similar products Products in the same category as candles, or classified under the same headings. - [Bath towels](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/bath-towels): 6302.60 - [Bed sheets](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/bed-sheets): 6302.31, 6302.21 - [Duvets](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/duvets): 9404.40 - [Kitchen knives](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/kitchen-knives): 8211.92 - [Mugs](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/mugs): 6911.10, 6912.00 - [Pillows](https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/pillows): 9404.90 ## Other countries National tariff lines for candles are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live. - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/candles): 1 national lines, duty rates live ## Check your exact product Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the European Union with its reasons. - [Classify your exact product](https://border.bot/tools/hs-code-classifier?product=candle&destination=EU) ## Classification depends on the exact product The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as candles can fall under different codes. Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the HS code for candles? Candles imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 3406.00 when it is a candle, taper or the like. It sits in heading 34.06, “Candles, tapers and the like”. ### What is the duty on candles imported into the European Union? The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 3406.00 is 0%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment. ## Sources and updates The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026. The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026. The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026. The conditions and questions on this page were written for candles by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again. Official source files: - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/for/candles.json