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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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