China Match Holder

Decorative porcelain container with striker surface for holding and striking matches, china-fired body. Under HTS 6914.10.8000 as other porcelain articles, not smoking pipes (9614) or buttons (9606). Meets low absorption and translucency.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9%+35.0%44%
🇲🇽Mexico9%+10.0%19%
🇨🇦Canada9%+10.0%19%
🇩🇪Germany9%+10.0%19%
🇯🇵Japan9%+10.0%19%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6913.90.30.00Lower: 17.5% vs 44%

If earthenware rather than porcelain

Other ornamental ceramics in 6913 for non-porcelain fired ware.

3606.90Lower: 15% vs 44%

If imported with matches as pyrotechnic article

Match assemblies classify by function in Chapter 36.

7323.93.00Lower: 12% vs 44%

If stainless steel body

Metal kitchen/table articles take metal heading over ceramic.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document striker as integral ceramic glaze, not Chapter 82 metal tool

Test body for >3% absorption threshold to confirm not earthenware

Separate from tobacco accessories to dodge Chapter 96 smoking article rules

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