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membership Dues
Annual dues for membership in the NCA are based on membership category
and sales volume. There are three membership categories:
Regular Member -- a wholesale manufacturer or distributor
of candles and/or candle accessories in North America*. A company must
manufacture at least 50 percent of its product in North America to
be eligible for Regular membership.
Associate Member -- a company that supplies products
or services directly to wholesale manufacturers or distributors of
candles and/or candle accessories in the U.S. or internationally. NCA
Associate members typically supply such materials as containers, dyes,
fragrances, waxes, wicks, labels, testing services, etc.
Affiliate Member -- a retailer of candles and/or
candle accessories, OR a wholesale manufacturer or distributor of candles
and/or candle accessories with more than 50 percent of its candles
and/or candle accessories manufactured outside North America.*
* North America is defined as the United States,
Canada or Mexico
2008 Dues Structure for Regular Members
| SALES VOLUME** |
DUES |
Less than $5 million |
$2,310 |
$5,000,001 to $10,000,000 |
$4,840 |
$10,000,001 to $25,000,000 |
$9,240 |
$25,000,001 to $50,000,000 |
$18,260 |
$50,000,001 to $100,000,000 |
$27,390 |
$100,000,001 to $200,000,000 |
$36,410 |
$200,000,001 to $500,000,000 |
$42,375 |
Over $500 million |
$48,510 |
** Based on annual worldwide sales of candles
and candle
accessories
2008 Dues Structure for Associate
and Affiliate Members
| SALES VOLUME** |
DUES |
Less than $5 million |
$2,888 |
$5,000,001 to $10,000,000 |
$4,043 |
$10,000,001 to $20,000,000 |
$5,775 |
$20,000,001 to $80,000,000 |
$8,663 |
Over $80 million |
$11,550 |
** Based on annual volume of worldwide
retail sales within the
industry to candle manufacturers or consumers.
Dues paid to NCA are not deductible as a charitable contribution
for Federal income tax purposes, but may be deductible for most members
of a trade association under Section 162 of the Internal Revenue
Code as an ordinary and necessary business expense. However,
3% of your dues is not deductible because NCA engages in lobbying
on a limited basis.
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