India to USA trade data · HS 3406
Exporting Candles from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $52.5M of candles (HS 3406) from India, 4.5% of all US imports of this product, making India the 4th largest supplier of 64 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $52.5M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -19.3%
- India's rank
- 4th of 64
- Share of US imports
- 4.5%
- Average duty paid
- 16.1%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of candles from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $27.4M, down 19.3% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with candles
US imports of HS 3406 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 64 countries: $1.16B.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vietnam | $622M | 53.7% |
| 2. Canada | $249M | 21.4% |
| 3. Mexico | $54.7M | 4.7% |
| 4. India | $52.5M | 4.5% |
| 5. China | $39.6M | 3.4% |
| 6. Dominican Republic | $37.1M | 3.2% |
| 7. France | $21.5M | 1.9% |
| 8. United Kingdom | $12.9M | 1.1% |
US ports of entry
US ports for candles from India
Top US ports for HS 3406 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $20.1M | 38.4% |
| Newark, NJ | $12.5M | 23.8% |
| New York, NY | $5.7M | 10.9% |
| Charleston, SC | $3.3M | 6.4% |
| Long Beach, CA | $3M | 5.8% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $2.6M | 5% |
US duty
Duty paid on candles from India
Across all HS 3406 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 16.1% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 18% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Candles from India to the USA: FAQs
How much candles does the US import from India?
$52.5M in 2025 (HS 3406), which made India the 4th largest supplier of 64 countries with 4.5% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $27.4M, down 19.3% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for candles in the US market?
Vietnam (53.7%), Canada (21.4%), Mexico (4.7%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on candles from India?
On average, the duty paid was 16.1% of the value of candles from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (18% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 3406: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive candles from India?
Savannah, GA (38.4%), Newark, NJ (23.8%), New York, NY (10.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% arrived by sea.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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