AD ORDER China A-570-504 (AD)

U.S. Antidumping Duty on Petroleum Wax Candles from China (A-570-504)

This is an educational summary — NOT a scope determination or filing advice. It does not decide whether your specific goods are covered. Always verify against the latest U.S. Commerce and CBP instructions.

Petroleum wax candles from the People's Republic of China may fall under the U.S. antidumping duty order in case A-570-504 (AD only).

Case snapshot

Product	Petroleum Wax Candles
Country	China
Case type	AD
Case number(s)	A-570-504 (AD)
Status	Active / continued
Scope control	Commerce written scope language
HTS role	Reference / screening only
Rate note	Varies by exporter/producer and administrative review

Key dates

A-570-504 (AD)	Federal Register: 2025-08 FR notice 2025-14634 (Opportunity to Request Review)
Status as of	Active — 2026-07-03
Expiration	No fixed expiration date. AD/CVD orders remain in place subject to five-year sunset reviews, and stay active unless revoked after Commerce/ITC review or other Commerce action.
Last checked by ETDETA	2026-07-03

Effective/entry-specific deposit and liquidation treatment depends on Commerce and CBP instructions, not only the publication date.

This explainer covers the U.S. antidumping (AD) duty order on petroleum wax candles from China, identified by Commerce case number A-570-504. It is an AD-only proceeding (no separate countervailing duty case is provided here). Importers of candles from China should review whether their specific products may fall within the written scope.

Scope — simplified screening examples, not full legal scope

The official written scope controls. The examples below are screening references only.

Products that may be covered (examples)

•May include petroleum-wax candles such as tapers, spirals, and straight-sided dinner candles
•May include rounds, columns, and pillar-style candles made of petroleum wax
•May include votive candles and candles in shapes such as ovals or squares
•May include tea-light and similar small petroleum-wax candles depending on scope interpretation
•May include figurine or novelty candles composed primarily of petroleum wax
•May include candles marketed as scented or unscented where petroleum wax is the primary material

Products that may require separate review or may fall outside this order

?Candles made predominantly of non-petroleum waxes such as beeswax, soy, or palm wax may fall outside the order (verify)
?Birthday candles and certain novelty candles have historically been treated differently in scope practice (verify)
?Candle holders, jars, and decorative containers sold without wax are generally not the subject merchandise
?Wax products that are not candles, such as raw wax blocks, are typically outside this order
?Certain blended-wax candles may or may not be covered depending on Commerce's scope analysis

Scope control: Any HTS classifications are screening references only; Commerce's written scope language controls whether a product is covered, and parts, unfinished, or blended candles may still fall within scope depending on that language.

Who it affects

This typically matters for importers, distributors, and retailers sourcing petroleum-wax candles produced in or exported from China, including private-label and promotional candle buyers.

What the duty means

If merchandise falls within scope, AD cash deposits are collected at entry; rates vary by exporter/producer and administrative review and can be high. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption — the order still applies and entries must be declared. This is an AD-only case; no separate CVD deposit is indicated here.

Importer checklist — how to assess your risk

☐Gather the commercial invoice with a full product description of the candles
☐Collect product photos and spec sheets showing shape, size, and construction
☐Document the material composition, especially the percentage of petroleum wax versus other waxes
☐Record the intended use and how the product is marketed (e.g., dinner, votive, novelty)
☐Obtain country-of-origin support and manufacturing records tracing production location
☐Identify the manufacturer and exporter names and confirm the specific producer/exporter combination
☐Determine the HTS classification for screening and compare against the written scope
☐Confirm scope questions with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel rather than relying only on supplier statements
☐Verify the applicable cash-deposit rate against current Commerce results and CBP AD/CVD messages before filing

Risks to watch

⚠Circumvention or transshipment findings where Chinese-origin candles are routed through third countries
⚠Scope inquiries that may bring blended-wax or novelty candles within the order
⚠Using the wrong exporter/producer combination and applying an incorrect deposit rate
⚠Misdeclaration exposure, including penalties for failure to declare subject merchandise

The same type of product can be subject to trade remedies from more than one country, so each origin should be reviewed on its own facts without any attempt to evade duties.

FAQ

Is there antidumping duty on petroleum wax candles from China?

There is a U.S. antidumping duty order associated with petroleum wax candles from China under Commerce case number A-570-504. Whether a specific candle is covered depends on Commerce's written scope, so importers should verify before entry.

Does a 0% deposit rate mean no duty?

No. A 0% cash-deposit rate is not an exemption. The order still applies, the merchandise must be declared as subject, and rates can change through administrative review, so verify current rates before filing.

Are parts or unassembled petroleum wax candles covered?

They may still be covered depending on Commerce's written scope language. Components, unfinished items, or blended-wax products should be reviewed carefully, ideally with a licensed broker or trade counsel.

Possible risk

Risk signal: Higher concern if the goods are petroleum-wax candles of Chinese origin; a separate review is needed for blended-wax candles, novelty or birthday candles, repackaged goods, and any third-country processing. This does not state the goods are covered.

Bottom line: Petroleum wax candles from China may be covered by AD case A-570-504; confirm scope, material composition, origin, exporter/producer identity, and current deposit rates before entry.

Not a scope determination or filing advice — confirm coverage and current deposit rates with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP instructions before entry.

Official sources

These links are for source verification. Confirm the latest applicable rate and instructions with Commerce/CBP before entry.

· Federal Register notice (2025-08 FR notice 2025-14634 (Opportunity to Request Review))
· Commerce ACCESS — AD/CVD proceedings & scope rulings
· CBP ACE AD/CVD case search & messages
· USITC sunset/injury reviews
HTS codes are provided for reference/screening only.

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Educational summary of a public U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order — not legal advice, a customs broker opinion, or a scope determination. Whether specific goods fall within an order's scope must be confirmed with a licensed customs broker and the latest Commerce/CBP notices.

Last updated: 2026-07-19