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HS Code Candidates for HS Code for Candle Jars — Common Candidates

Use this page to prepare candidate HS headings, product facts, material and function variants, invoice descriptions, ecommerce catalog fields, and risk flags before official review.

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Answer summary

Product facts to verify

Main material and fiber or chemical composition
Construction: knitted, woven, molded, assembled
Function and intended use
Whether it includes electronics, battery, magnets, leather, or textile
Country of origin and destination market

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Candidates are preparation aids only. Verify final code in USITC HTS, EU TARIC, or the destination tariff database before filing.

Last reviewed

2026-07-07

Candidate headings table

Review candidates

The table below lists candidate HS headings for hs code for candle jars — common candidates. Each row is a starting point, not a final classification; verify in the destination tariff database before filing.

Code	Heading	Use when
`7013`	Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, or similar purposes	The article is a glass vessel sold as an empty candle container or as a decorative candle holder. Primary candidate for glass candle jars.
`6911`	Tableware and kitchenware, of porcelain or china	The article is a porcelain candle holder marketed for table or interior decorative use.
`6912`	Ceramic tableware and kitchenware, other than porcelain or china	The article is a stoneware or earthenware candle holder for table or interior decorative use.
`9405`	Lamps and lighting fittings and parts thereof	The article is a complete lighting fitting or a candle lantern specifically designed for illumination, not just a container.
`7326`	Other articles of iron or steel	The article is a steel candle tin, candle holder, or candle tray.

National extensions after the 6-digit heading vary by destination market. Verify the full national code in USITC HTS, EU TARIC, or UK Trade Tariff before filing.

Decision tree

How to classify hs code for candle jars — common candidates

Step 1: Identify body material

Glass, ceramic (porcelain / stoneware), or metal.

Step 2: Confirm function

Empty candle vessel vs decorative candle holder vs lighting fixture.

Step 3: Check marketing and packaging

Sold empty vs sold with candle vs sold as a finished decorative article.

Step 4: Identify lid and accessories

Lid, tag, wick holder — describe on the invoice; check set rules if applicable.

Step 5: Check destination rules

Some destinations group candle lanterns under 9405 lighting fittings.

Step 6: Verify China origin Section 301

If origin is China, check the USTR list for the heading.

Step 7: Write the invoice line

Use material + function + volume + lid/accessory facts.

Material variants

How material changes the code

Material	Typical heading	Notes
Glass body with lid	7013	Glass candle jar with or without lid. The body material still drives the heading when the jar is sold empty.
Ceramic (porcelain) candle holder	6911	Fine ceramic candle holders often fall under 6911; verify whether the body is porcelain or stoneware.
Ceramic (stoneware) candle holder	6912	Stoneware or earthenware candle holders fall under 6912; verify the body material.
Metal (steel) candle tin	7326 / 7615	Tinplate, steel, or aluminium candle tins fall under metal articles.
Mixed materials (glass + metal lid)	7013 + component review	Glass body drives the heading; metal lid is described on the invoice.

Function and use-case variants

How function changes the code

Function	Typical heading	Notes
Empty candle jar (vessel to be filled)	7013	A glass vessel sold empty for candle making. The empty-vessel function points to 7013 even if the article looks similar to a candle holder.
Glass candle holder (filled or for display)	7013 / 9405	A glass holder specifically designed as a candle holder may use 7013 or 9405 lighting heading depending on destination rules.
Ceramic candle holder	6911 / 6912	Function is decorative tableware, not lighting.
Metal candle tin (gift)	7326 / 7615	Small metal tins sold as candle containers.
Candle lantern (lighting use)	9405	A lantern designed to hold a candle for illumination is a lighting fitting.
Votive or tea light holder (pillar)	7013 / 6911 / 6912	Driven by body material; votive and tea light holders are decorative household articles.

Risk flags

Source-check required

Flag	Impact on classification	Where to verify
Empty container vs candle holder
Glass vs ceramic vs metal
Lighting fittings function
Sold empty vs sold with candle
China origin

Risk flags signal the need for official review before the candidate code is used on customs documents.

Invoice description examples

Strong descriptions

Strong invoice descriptions include material, function, product type, and key components (battery, electronics, magnet, leather, textile). Avoid generic words such as gift, sample, accessory, or product. The descriptions below are examples only, not final classifications.

Empty glass candle jar, 200 ml, screw-top lid, candle making vessel
Glass candle holder, 300 ml, hand-pressed, decorative table use
Ceramic candle holder, stoneware, 250 ml, decorative tabletop article
Tinplate candle tin, 150 ml, empty container
Glass votive holder, 80 ml, clear pressed glass, candleholder
Mixed glass and metal candle jar, 220 ml, lid included

Use these descriptions on the commercial invoice line item, with the candidate HS code and country of origin declared per line.

Ecommerce catalog fields

Shopify, WooCommerce, and CSV fields to check

Before labels and invoices are generated, prepare these fields in your ecommerce catalog. The CSV Catalog Checker scans Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, or custom CSV exports for missing customs fields locally in your browser.

Field	Why it matters
HS code candidate	7013 / 6911 / 6912 / 7326 / 9405 depending on material and function.
Body material	Glass, ceramic, or metal drives the heading.
Function	Empty vessel for candle making vs decorative candle holder vs lighting fixture.
Volume or dimensions	Capacity or diameter should be on the invoice.
Lid and accessories	Lid material (cork, metal, wood) and whether it is included matter for component review.
Sold empty vs sold with candle	Determines whether the vessel is reviewed alone or as a set.
Country of origin	Drives Section 301 review for China-origin candle jars.
Packaging type	Retail box or master carton does not decide the heading but supports shipping.

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Worked example

Ecommerce seller importing empty glass candle jars from China to the US

Scenario: A Shopify seller imports 4,000 empty glass candle jars from China. Each jar is 200 ml, screw-top lid, marketed as a candle making vessel to be filled by the buyer.

Step 1: identify material. Glass body with metal lid.
Step 2: confirm function. Sold empty for candle making. This is the empty-vessel function, not a decorative candle holder.
Step 3: select the candidate family. 7013 (glassware for table, kitchen, or indoor decoration) is the primary candidate.
Step 4: describe the lid. The lid is metal and packaged with the jar; describe on the invoice without changing the heading.
Step 5: confirm origin and additional tariff. Origin: CN (China). Section 301 review may apply under 7013.
Step 6: write the invoice line. Use "empty glass candle jar, 200 ml, screw-top lid, candle making vessel."

The candidate is preparation aid only. Verify the empty container vs candle holder function, the destination tariff, and any Section 301 rates before filing.

Common mistakes

What to avoid

Classifying empty candle vessels as candle holders without verifying the empty-vessel function.
Treating ceramic vs glass as the same heading.
Bundling the candle as part of the article when the article is sold empty.
Calling a candle lantern a candle jar without checking 9405 lighting fittings.
Skipping Section 301 review for China-origin glass or ceramic candle jars.
Forgetting to describe the lid material on the invoice.

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About this category page

Written by the TariffCatalog Editorial Team. Maintained by Ryan Cole and reviewed for candidate-only customs-data workflow clarity.

This page follows TariffCatalog's methodology for candidate-only classification, estimate-only calculators, and document draft workflows. Candidates are preparation aids, not binding classifications.

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Reviewed by Ryan Cole

Ryan Cole maintains TariffCatalog from the perspective of a long-time ecommerce operator with 15+ years of experience in product catalog, international shipping, and pre-shipment data workflows. This page is reviewed for candidate-only HS code preparation, source-check clarity, and estimate-only or candidate-only wording.

TariffCatalog is a preparation aid, not a customs broker, legal, tax, or freight-forwarding service. Verify final classifications, rates, documents, and filing treatment with official sources or qualified professionals.

Last reviewed: July 2026 · Maintainer entity: Ryan Cole · Source policy: verified against official customs and tariff sources

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FAQ

Common questions

What is the HS code for candle jars?

Candle jars do not have a single HS code. The candidate depends on the body material and the function. Empty glass candle jars commonly fall under 7013 (glassware for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, or similar purposes). Ceramic candle holders commonly fall under 6911 or 6912 (ceramic tableware), and metal candle tins commonly fall under 7326 or 7615 (other articles of base metal).

What is the HS code for an empty glass candle jar?

An empty glass candle jar marketed as a vessel for candle making is commonly classified under 7013 (glassware for table or interior decoration). The empty-vessel function points to 7013 even when the article looks similar to a candle holder.

What is the HS code for a ceramic candle holder?

A ceramic candle holder falls under 6911 (porcelain or china) or 6912 (other ceramic) depending on the body material. Verify whether the supplier specifies porcelain or stoneware.

Is a candle jar the same as a candle holder?

Not always. An empty glass vessel marketed for candle making usually falls under 7013. A finished decorative article labelled as a candle holder may fall under 7013, 6911, 6912, or even 9405 (lamps and lighting fittings) depending on the destination rules and the function (lighting vs decoration).

What is the HS code for a metal candle tin?

A metal candle tin (steel or tinplate body) usually falls under heading 7326 (other articles of iron or steel). Aluminium tins may fall under 7615 (other articles of aluminium). Verify the body metal with the supplier.

Do candle jars face Section 301 tariffs from China?

Yes. Section 301 additional tariffs may apply to candle jars from China depending on the heading. Glass candle jars under 7013, ceramic candle holders under 6911 / 6912, and metal candle tins under 7326 / 7615 should each be checked against the USTR Section 301 list.

How should I describe a candle jar with a lid on the invoice?

Write material + function + volume + lid/accessory facts. For example: "empty glass candle jar, 200 ml, screw-top lid, candle making vessel."

When should I ask for professional review?

Ask for review when the function is unclear (empty vessel vs decorative holder vs lighting fitting), the lid is a separate commodity, the destination tariff treats the article under a lighting heading, or the shipment is high value.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-07

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