Book Matches with Wood Stems from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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