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Kitchen Safety Matches from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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