Kitchen Safety Matches from China
Box of 250 safety matches featuring natural wood stems, designed for household kitchen use with a striking surface on the box. These fall under HTS 3605.00.00.30 as they are non-pyrotechnic matches specifically with natural wood stems, distinguishing them from wax or paper matches.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify stems are natural wood (not synthetic) via supplier certification to avoid reclassification to 3605.00.00.90
• Include safety data sheets confirming non-pyrotechnic nature and child-resistant packaging for compliance
• Label boxes clearly with striking surface instructions to prevent customs holds on mislabeled strike-anywhere types