Wax Safety Matches from United States
Wax safety matches are wax-coated wooden safety matches in decorative tins for camping or emergency kits. They are classified under tariff item 3605.00.00 as other non-pyrotechnic matches with striker-required ignition, and the wax coating provides water resistance.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 3605000000; Equal To 3605000000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the matches are safety matches and not pyrotechnic
• Verify the wax coating does not alter the classification
• Check if the tins are subject to any additional import regulations