Strike Anywhere Wood Stem Matches

Box of 300 strike-anywhere matches with natural hardwood stems, capable of igniting on any rough surface for utility use. Falls under HTS 3605.00.00.30 specifically for natural wood stem matches, excluding pyrotechnic types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3605.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If stems are not natural wood

Subheading 3605.00.00.30 is exclusive to wood stems; others use the catch-all.

3606.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If formed into tablets or sticks for fuel use

Chapter notes specify 3606 for combustible materials like metaldehyde fuels, not standard matches.

4419.90Lower: 13.2% vs 17.5%

If imported as bulk natural wood splints without heads

Unfinished wood splints or sticks are classified under Chapter 44 as wood articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify striker composition to differentiate from safety-only matches if questioned

Comply with DOT hazardous materials shipping for air/sea transport

Use precise invoice descriptions to match HTS hierarchy for natural wood stems