Strike Anywhere Matches from China

Wooden matches that ignite on any rough surface, packed in 250-count boxes. Despite common name, classified under HTS 3605.00.00.60 as other matches if not pyrotechnic. Phosphorus-free composition distinguishes from banned 'strike anywhere' types.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Confirm red phosphorus-free formulation via lab tests for customs acceptance

Declare strike surface type explicitly in entry docs

Segregate from safety matches in manifests to avoid mixing errors

Strike Anywhere Matches from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3605.00.00.60