Camping Firelighter Cubes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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