Other

Candles, tapers, and similar articles, other types

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3406 00 90 (Other candles, tapers, and similar articles) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Wax-based products formulated as cosmetics or personal-care items may fall under Chapter 33, which carries distinct compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line applies specifically to the residual 'Other' category within heading 3406; candles and tapers that incorporate fragrance blends or are marketed as aromatherapy products may attract re-classification toward Chapter 33 on customs examination. Re-classification triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending the applicable clearance. Verify the product's composition, labelling, and intended use against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance here.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3406 00 90 require any pre-import registration?

A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.

What changes if the candles contain fragrance or are marketed as aromatherapy products?

Products with significant fragrance content or cosmetic positioning may be re-classified toward Chapter 33, which carries its own compliance requirements, triggering retrospective obligations on customs examination.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.