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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of matches (excluding bengal matches & other pyrotechnical articles) (SITC 89932) totaled $636K in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Matches (Excluding Bengal Matches & Other Pyrotechnical 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 (Excluding Bengal Matches & Other Pyrotechnical Articles) imports of $636K in April 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $930K.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA | $185K | -- | -$185K |
| CHINA | $115K | -- | -$115K |
| CHILE | $113K | -- | -$113K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $83K | -- | -$83K |
| GERMANY | $71K | -- | -$71K |
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