HS Code 340600: Candles, tapers and the like

Q: Is HS code 340600 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 340600 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 340600 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 340600?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 340600.

What is HS Code 340600

HS Code 340600 covers Candles, tapers and the like. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries · 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, ædental waxesÆ and dental preparations with a basis of plaster · Heading 3406 — Candles, tapers and the like. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 340600 Candles, tapers and the like Cover?

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

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, ædental waxesÆ and dental preparations with a basis of plaster

HS Code 3406

Candles, tapers and the like

HS Code 340600

Candles, tapers and the like

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What HS Codes for Soaps, Detergents and Waxes Do Not Cover

Chapter 34 covers soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricants, waxes, polishes, candles, and dental waxes. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Medicated soaps

Chapter 30

Industrial chemicals as separate compounds

Chapter 29

Animal or vegetable waxes not chemically modified

Chapter 15

Carbon paper and similar copying materials

Chapter 48

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Candles and Tapers HS 340600

United States of America

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Viet Nam

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China

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Mexico

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India

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Hong Kong, China Special Administrative Region

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 340600?

HS code 340600 covers Candles, tapers and the like under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to 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, ædental waxesÆ and dental preparations with a basis of plaster), Heading 3406, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 340600 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 340600 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 340600?