Kitchen Safety Matches from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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