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Giant Novelty Matches from Japan

Oversized wooden matches (18+ inches) for dramatic fireplace lighting, still standard ignition. Covered by 3605.00.00.

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

• Warn of burn hazard on oversized packaging

• Ship vertically to prevent head damage

• Value based on novelty appeal vs standard