Strike Anywhere Wood Stem Matches from China
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.
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
• 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