Safety Matches in Booklet Form from Canada
Paper booklets containing safety matches that require striking on a prepared surface to ignite, used for everyday lighting needs like cigarettes or candles. These fall under HTS 3605.00.00 as standard non-pyrotechnic matches, distinct from explosive fireworks in 3604.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify match heads are non-explosive and comply with CPSC safety standards for flammability
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) and label origin/country of manufacture clearly
• Avoid misclassification as pyrotechnics; ensure no fuse or explosive components