What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 34060010?

HSN code 34060010 (Candle) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 34060010?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 34060010 is 20%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 34060010 cover?

HSN code 34060010 covers Candle. It sits under 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, "dental waxes" and dental preparations with a basis of plaster, in Section VI – PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 34060010?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 34060010 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for candles?

Candles are classified under 34060010, with tapers and similar under 34060090, within heading 3406.

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Candle HSN Code 3406

Q: What is the HSN code for Candle?

The HSN code for Candle is 34060010, classified under 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, "dental waxes" and dental preparations with a basis of plaster of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

5% IGSTSchedule I

Candles, tapers and the like are classified under HSN heading 3406, split into candles and other.

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Heading

3406

Primary code

34060010

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

20%

Candle HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 3406 (candles, tapers and the like). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
34060010	- Candles	5%	20%
34060090	- Other	5%	20%

FTA preferential rates: 11 partner agreement(s) listed for 34060010; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 7 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for candle?

The HSN code for candle is 3406 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for candle the most common is 34060010, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How candle is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for candle narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 342-digitSoap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, "dental waxes" and dental preparations with a basis of plaster
34064-digit headingCANDLES, TAPERS AND THE LIKE
3406006-digit subheading- Candles, tapers and the like:
340600108-digit tariff item- Candles

Section VI — PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES

GST on candle

Candle (HSN 3406) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 34060010 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported candle

When candle (HSN 34060010) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%, AIDC 20%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹49.152. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 34060010 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for candle is 3406 at the heading level, with 34060010 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.