U.S. imports of Matches (Other Than Pyrotechnic Articles) (HS 360500) totaled $938K in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Matches (Other Than Pyrotechnic Articles) paid $134K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.31% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Matches (Other Than Pyrotechnic Articles) imports of $938K in August 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 3605
Subheading 360500 · $938K of $938K
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$103KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.0M of Matches (Other Than Pyrotechnic Articles) and exported $1.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3605000030 | Matches With Natural Wood Stems | $749K | 14.25% | 99.42% | $107K |
| 3605000060 | Pyrotechnic Articles, Exc Include Hdg 3604, NESOI | $189K | 14.56% | 100.00% | $28K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3605000000 | Matches, Exc Pyrotechnic Articles of Hdg 3604 | $103K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Chile together supply 64% of it. China pays 20.0% duty; Germany 7.5%.
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rate provision · imports
0.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.31% of imports for consumption.