U.S. imports of Matches (Excluding Bengal Matches & Other Pyrotechnical Articles) (SITC 89932) totaled $938K in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Matches (Excluding Bengal Matches & Other Pyrotechnical 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 (Excluding Bengal Matches & Other Pyrotechnical Articles) imports of $938K in August 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSafety matches and strike-anywhere matches — excluding Bengal matches and pyrotechnic novelties — are classified here, with the pyrotechnic exclusion being the key boundary that customs examiners apply. Matches are regulated as hazardous materials in transport under DOT/IATA rules, and importers must comply with packaging, labeling, and quantity restrictions applicable to flammable solids. The distinction between 'safety matches' (which ignite only on a prepared surface) and 'strike-anywhere matches' can affect both classification and transport classification under hazmat regulations.
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Bengal matches and other pyrotechnical articles produce colored flames or sparks for display purposes and classify under pyrotechnics headings. Standard safety matches and strike-anywhere matches, whose sole function is ignition, remain in this heading. The functional purpose — utility ignition versus pyrotechnic effect — is the controlling distinction.
Matches are classified as flammable solids under DOT and IATA/IMDG hazmat regulations. Strike-anywhere matches face stricter packaging and quantity limits than safety matches. Importers must ensure shipments are properly declared, packaged in approved containers, and accompanied by correct hazmat documentation; non-compliance can result in cargo rejection or fines.
Basic heading 369 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89932 · $938K of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Chile together supply 64% of it. China pays 20.0% duty; Germany 7.5%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.0M of Matches (Excluding Bengal Matches & Other Pyrotechnical Articles).
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.