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Deluxe Dinner Table Wood Matches

Elegant box of 48 long-stem natural wood matches for lighting candles at dinner tables, with decorative striker. Classified in HTS 3605.00.00.30 for their natural wood stems in non-pyrotechnic match form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3605.00.00Same rate: 20%

If for non-wood stem versions

Specificity of natural wood stems dictates this subheading over general matches.

3405.90.00Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If heads are imported separately as polishes or scouring pastes

Match head compositions may classify under Chapter 34 if not assembled on stems.

3604.90.00.00Higher: 26.5% vs 20%

If pyrotechnic with flash effects

Other pyrotechnic articles exclude standard wood matches from heading 3604.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide photos or samples showing wood stem authenticity during customs review

• Ensure decorative elements don't qualify as 'sets' under GRI 3 for separate classification

• Declare as retail-packed to avoid bulk parts scrutiny