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U.S. imports of matches (other than pyrotechnic articles) (HS 360500) totaled $636K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Matches (Other Than Pyrotechnic Articles) paid $72K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $636K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Matches (Other Than Pyrotechnic Articles) imports of $636K in April 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $930K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFriction matches — whether with natural wood stems (3605000030) or other constructions — are classified separately from pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604, with a residual line (3605000060) capturing other ignition articles excluded from that heading. Chile and China are the leading US suppliers, with India and Sweden also significant sources. The heading excludes safety matches used as pyrotechnic initiators, and importers should verify that novelty or theatrical match products are not more appropriately classified elsewhere.
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Heading 3605 covers conventional friction matches — products designed to produce a small, controlled flame for everyday ignition purposes. Heading 3604 covers pyrotechnic articles where the primary function is a larger-scale pyrotechnic effect (light, sound, smoke). Novelty matches that produce sparks, colored flames, or other pyrotechnic effects may be more correctly classified under 3604, and the distinction should be confirmed before entry.
Matches are subject to CPSC regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, which sets safety and labeling standards for consumer products. DOT hazmat rules also apply to bulk shipments, as matches are classified as flammable solids. Importers should ensure packaging and labeling comply with both CPSC and DOT requirements before the goods arrive at the US port of entry.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $185K | -- | -$185K |
| CHINA | $115K | -- | -$115K |
| CHILE | $113K | -- | -$113K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $83K | -- | -$83K |
| GERMANY | $71K | -- | -$71K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3605000030 | MATCHES WITH NATURAL WOOD STEMS | $457K | 11.90% | $54K |
| 3605000060 | PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES, EXC INCLUDE HDG 3604, NESOI | $179K | 10.00% | $18K |
MATCHES WITH NATURAL WOOD STEMS
PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES, EXC INCLUDE HDG 3604, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3605000000 | MATCHES, EXC PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES OF HDG 3604 | $47K |
MATCHES, EXC PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES OF HDG 3604
20.4K kg
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $144K | -- | -$144K |
| California | $122K | -- | -$122K |
| New Jersey | $120K | -- | -$120K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $218K | -- | -$218K |
| NEW YORK, NY | $113K | -- | -$113K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $89K | -- | -$89K |