3605.00.00
Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604
This code covers matches that are not pyrotechnic, encompassing both those with natural wood stems and all other types. Use this code for importing matches – benefitting from free general duty under standard trade agreements or potential eligibility for FTA preference programs – as defined within Chapter 36 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3605.00.00
Chapter 36 covers explosives, pyrotechnic products, matches, pyrophoric alloys, and certain combustible preparations. This code, 3605.00.00, specifically refers to matches that are not pyrotechnic articles. There are two subdivisions for statistical reporting: 3605.00.00.30 for matches with natural wood stems and 3605.00.00.60 for all other types of matches; use the appropriate suffix to indicate the stem material or report as 'other' if it doesn’t fall into the wood stem category. Note that the importation of white phosphorus matches is prohibited in the U.S.
| Chapter | Chapter 36 - Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations |
| Section | Section VI - Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 3605.00.00 and its subdivisions (3605.00.00.30 - Matches with natural wood stems and 3605.00.00.60 - Other) is free, applying to standard trade partners (NTR). Special rates are not specified, but may be available for eligible FTA or preference programs. All imports under this HTS code and its subdivisions must be reported in kilograms (kg). U.S. Note 1 prohibits the importation of white phosphorus matches, regardless of duty status.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 20¢/gross of immediate containers
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Code subdivisions
3605.00.00.30
Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604 > Matches with natural wood stems
3605.00.00.60
Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604 > Other
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