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Deluxe Dinner Table Wood Matches from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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