Camping Firelighter Cubes from China
Wax-impregnated combustible cubes containing hexamine for easy fire starting in grills and fireplaces. As articles of combustible materials in solid form, they fall under HTS 3606.90.80.00 per Chapter Note 2(a). Light even when damp.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Provide formulation showing >40% combustible binder to distinguish from wax candles
• Label as 'firelighting preparation' not 'solid fuel' to prevent stove fuel confusion
• Test flash point (>100°C) for proper hazmat exemption documentation