Kitchen Safety Matches from China
Wooden splints tipped with safety match composition, sold in boxes for kitchen lighting. Classified under HTS 3605.00.00.60 as standard safety matches, other than pyrotechnic or fusee types. They ignite only on striker surfaces and pose low fire risk.
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
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) detailing chemical composition of match heads
• Ensure boxes meet ASTM F1821 standards for match safety to avoid CBP holds
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50 gross per carton to comply with transportation regs