Safety Book Matches from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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