Vintage Style Matches

Reproduction Depression-era safety matches in colorful paper boxes. HTS 3605.00.00.60 for these collectible non-pyrotechnic matches with striker backs. Modern safety formula despite nostalgic packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9706Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If genuine antiques over 100 years old

Antique match collectibles shift to antiques chapter.

4811.90.60Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If paper box dominates as primary article

If matches incidental, classifies as printed paper.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document contemporary manufacturing to avoid antique valuation

Label 'not for children' if collectible positioning targets adults

Insure against crushing of period-style thin boxes

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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.

Kitchen Safety Matches

Wooden splints tipped with safety match composition, sold in boxes for kitchen lighting. Classified under HTS 3605.00.00.60 as standard safety matches, other than pyrotechnic or fusee types. They ignite only on striker surfaces and pose low fire risk.

Wax Safety Matches

Wax-coated wooden safety matches in decorative tins for camping or emergency kits. HTS 3605.00.00.60 covers these as other non-pyrotechnic matches with striker-required ignition. Wax coating provides water resistance without altering classification.

Strike Anywhere Matches

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.

Decorative Box Matches

Lithographed paperboard boxes containing 55 safety matches with artistic designs. HTS 3605.00.00.60 applies to these packaged consumer matches, other than pyrotechnic. Packaging integral but secondary to match classification.

Bulk Safety Match Sticks

Cardboard dispenser boxes of 500 loose safety match sticks for commercial kitchens. Classified HTS 3605.00.00.60 as other matches in bulk packaging for institutional use. Striker cards sold separately.