Book Matches with Wood Stems

Foldable book of 20 safety matches with natural pine wood stems, commonly used in restaurants, featuring a paper cover and striker strip. Classified under HTS 3605.00.00.30 due to the natural wood stem construction in non-pyrotechnic form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3605.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If using paper or wax stems instead of wood

Only natural wood stems qualify for this subheading; others go to the general matches category.

4819.20.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If imported primarily as paper matchbook covers without stems

Separate paper cartons or folders for matches fall under Chapter 48 if not assembled with wood stems.

3604.90.00.00Higher: 24% vs 17.5%

If for industrial fusees or pyrotechnic variants

Matches with pyrotechnic effects like colored flames are reclassified to heading 3604.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab test reports proving wood stems are natural and untreated to comply with HTS specificity

Ensure packaging meets CPSC child-safety standards for matchbooks to avoid import delays

Declare exact quantity per book to prevent undervaluation penalties during entry