Customs Tariff of Peru · national subheading · HS 3406.00
3406.00.00.00: Candles: Velas, cirios y artículos similares.
Candles
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Customs Tariff of Peru, in force from 1 January 2022 · checked on 24 October 2026
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- 3406 Velas, cirios y artículos similares.
- 3406.00 Velas, cirios y artículos similares.
- 3406.00.00.00 Velas, cirios y artículos similares.
What you pay
Importing into Peru
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
3406.00 Candles, tapers and the like
UK specific or compound duty Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 5.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 14.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 6.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N364298 U.S. CBP
The classification of number shaped candles from China.
- N363812 U.S. CBP
The classification and country of origin of poured wax candles.
- N347929 U.S. CBP
Tariff classification of a soy wax candle from China.
- N340862 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a beeswax candle from China
- 600015883 HMRC
The product is an advent calendar designed in the style of a house. It opens up to reveal 25 individually numbered boxes of varying sizes, intended to be opened on each day from the first day in December up to Christmas day. Each compartment contains a different item, which varies from candles,…
- 600015243 HMRC
1 x 60g plant based candle - ginger, lime and basil. The classification is for the candle. The other items are to be classified separately. Packaged in a box with 1x 100ml bath and shower gel, 1 x 100 ml hand and body lotion
- 600014132 HMRC
This product is an advent calendar, with a variety of bathroom, and fragrance related products listed below. They are contained in 25 separate spaces within a white cardboard chest of drawers, decorated with black dots. On door’s 6, 8, 9,15 and 25, there are drawn designs of hanging baubles, 3 of…
- 600013807 HMRC
A hat shaped candle and a boot-shaped diffuser set. Designed to decor and perfume the home. Packed together in a box for retail sale. Dimensions: Hat Candle - Product Size: 16cm (L) x 8.3cm (H) Boot Diffuser - Product Size: 9.2cm (L) x 4.5cm (W) x 24cm (H)
22 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
National subheading 3406.00.00.00 is a line of the Customs Tariff of Peru under HS subheading 3406.00 (candles, tapers and the like).
The ad valorem duty is 6%, and quantities are declared in KG.
For the same subheading, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is free, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is 5.5%, the Mexico duty is 20%, the Brazil duty is 14.4%, the Argentina duty is 16%, the New Zealand duty is 5%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 6.5% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
Peru imported goods of subheading 3406.00 worth US$4m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the Peru import duty for national subheading 3406.00.00.00?
The ad valorem duty in the Customs Tariff of Peru is 6%; the supplementary unit is KG. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Peru import these goods from?
For subheading 3406.00 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$3m).