Safety Book Matches from Germany
Paperboard booklets containing safety matches with striking surfaces on the cover, designed for household use. These fall under HTS 3605.00.00.60 as non-pyrotechnic matches, specifically book matches not qualifying as fusees or other specialized types. They require friction ignition on a prepared surface and are not fireworks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with CPSC safety standards for match heads and packaging to avoid child-resistant labeling issues
• Provide lab certification confirming non-pyrotechnic nature and flash point below fireworks thresholds
• Declare exact quantity of matches per unit to prevent under-valuation pitfalls