Strike Anywhere Matches from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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