Wax Safety Matches from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for waterproofing claims with CBP samples to support declared value
• Label origin of wax and striker chemicals to trace supply chain compliance
• Package in moisture-proof containers to prevent damage claims at entry