Vietnam Candle Suppliers — Taper & Decorative Sets (HS 34060000)

This guide summarises common candle SKUs exported from Vietnam for large retail networks: taper sets (2–20 pieces), votives, novelty / shaped candles and decorative assortments. Use this page to request samples, confirm MOQ and arrange inspections.

Overview — product types & HS

HS: 34060000 — Candles, tapers and similar. Typical export SKUs include:

• Set-of-2 taper candles (various sizes: 1.25×20cm, 2.1×55cm, 3.4×26cm)
• Set-of-3 taper candles (e.g., 2×21cm, 2.6×20cm)
• Set-of-4 or set-of-6 taper assortments
• Set-of-20 taper bundles (small diameters for bulk retail)
• Votive sets and novelty / shaped candles (house-shaped, bottle-shaped, grape-cluster shapes)

Manufacturing capabilities in Vietnam

Vietnamese factories producing these SKUs typically offer:

• Wax options: palm-blend, paraffin-blend or blended formulas
• Finishes: colored, drip-resistant, decorative coatings
• Private-label & custom moulds for novelty shapes
• Retail packaging: inner-divider cartons, sleeves, gift-boxes
• Support for third-party inspections and export testing

Why source these SKUs from Vietnam?

• Variety: extensive SKU range from small taper bundles to decorative novelty pieces.
• Cost & scale: competitive FOB pricing for bulk orders to EU/US ports.
• Private-label capacity: custom colours, scents, moulds and printed packaging.
• Compliance & testing: factories can provide burn tests, fragrance documentation and support for import requirements.

Packaging & logistics notes for Spanish / EU importers

When importing to Spain or other EU markets, check:

• EORI and customs documentation — ensure HS classification (34060000) and accurate invoice descriptions.
• Packaging tests for transit conditions (humidity, pallet stability).
• Labeling & safety info — fragrance IFRA compliance where applicable and clear origin labelling.
• Pre-shipment inspection 7–14 days before loading to validate quantity and packaging.

Sample SKU list (extracted from recent exports)

Practical tips — quality checks

• Burn test: verify burn time and drip behaviour on production samples.
• Straightness: check taper straightness across sample lots; small diameter tapers often require extra QA.
• Fragrance retention: for scented jars or votives request IFRA-compliant fragrance documentation.
• Packing audit: confirm inner dividers and carton strength for palletised shipments.

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