Where the buyers are
These are destination markets with verified importing companies for candles on EximHub, built from customs shipment records. Counts are rounded down; each links to the importer list for that market.
| Market | Importers on file |
|---|---|
| Candles buyers in the United States | 50+ |
See all candles buyer categories · browse every market · get a free sample list for your product.
HS codes
Candles exports fall under HS 3406. Classify precisely — the first six digits are international, the rest are India's ITC-HS extension. Your HS code drives duty, FTA eligibility and the paperwork the buyer's customs will expect.
Export requirements & certifications
- IEC and RCMC (via EPCH for handicraft-style decorative candles).
- Fire-safety and labelling compliance for the destination (e.g. ASTM F2417 wick/burn testing referenced by US retailers).
- Fragrance/ingredient safety documentation (IFRA compliance) for scented candles.
- Buyer sample approval on scent, colour and burn-time before bulk production.
Requirements change and are buyer- and destination-specific — confirm the current rules with your export promotion council and the buyer before you ship.
Documentation
Every candles shipment needs the core set: commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill, certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), and the category-specific certificates above. See the full export documentation checklist and the candles export guide.
Finding buyers
The reliable method: identify companies that already import candles in your target market from customs data, reach the named procurement contact, and open on the trade signal — not a generic pitch. EximHub does that end to end. Read how to find export buyers or how customs trade data works.