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
10%
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
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