Heading · Chapter 36
3605: Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604
Heading 3605 has no further six-digit division: the whole heading is subheading 3605.00, in chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain…).
Duty rates compared
UK specific or compound duty Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 6.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 6.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 12.6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan 4.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 6.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Subheadings 1
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$68kUS$68k+US$726k+US$5m+> US$12m
Exports: 97
- India: US$48m
- Sweden: US$25m
- Kenya: US$12m
- China: US$10m
- South Africa: US$9m
- Indonesia: US$8m
- Brazil: US$7m
- Pakistan: US$6m
- Guatemala: US$6m
- Germany: US$5m
- Russia: US$4m
- Chile: US$4m
- Hungary: US$4m
- United Kingdom: US$3m
- Honduras: US$2m
- Türkiye: US$2m
- Netherlands: US$2m
- United States: US$1m
- Switzerland: US$1m
- France: US$867k
- Ukraine: US$778k
- Czechia: US$735k
- Spain: US$726k
- Poland: US$718k
- Uganda: US$706k
- Bulgaria: US$592k
- United Arab Emirates: US$557k
- Estonia: US$494k
- Ecuador: US$444k
- Japan: US$382k
- Zambia: US$351k
- Romania: US$305k
- Peru: US$275k
- Uzbekistan: US$241k
- Portugal: US$239k
- Belgium: US$201k
- Italy: US$177k
- Mexico: US$171k
- North Macedonia: US$163k
- Canada: US$161k
- Austria: US$146k
- Saudi Arabia: US$101k
- Lithuania: US$101k
- Latvia: US$75k
- Croatia: US$68k
- Serbia: US$68k
- Malawi: US$65k
- Kazakhstan: US$47k
- Singapore: US$47k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$42k
- Argentina: US$39k
- Slovakia: US$38k
- Armenia: US$35k
- Mongolia: US$34k
- Malaysia: US$32k
- Tanzania: US$29k
- Denmark: US$29k
- Fiji: US$27k
- Mozambique: US$24k
- Finland: US$23k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$209kUS$209k+US$958k+US$2m+> US$6m
Imports: 194
- United States: US$12m
- Nigeria: US$10m
- Tanzania: US$10m
- Germany: US$9m
- Angola: US$6m
- Ghana: US$6m
- Mozambique: US$6m
- France: US$5m
- United Kingdom: US$5m
- Bolivia: US$5m
- Portugal: US$5m
- Afghanistan: US$4m
- Honduras: US$3m
- El Salvador: US$3m
- Congo - Kinshasa: US$2m
- Nicaragua: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Zambia: US$2m
- Netherlands: US$2m
- Zimbabwe: US$2m
- Kazakhstan: US$2m
- Spain: US$2m
- Canada: US$2m
- Australia: US$2m
- Benin: US$2m
- Switzerland: US$2m
- Poland: US$2m
- Togo: US$2m
- Guatemala: US$2m
- Haiti: US$2m
- Rwanda: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
- Senegal: US$2m
- Finland: US$1m
- Hungary: US$1m
- Belgium: US$1m
- Lesotho: US$1m
- United Arab Emirates: US$1m
- Paraguay: US$1m
- Israel: US$1m
- Azerbaijan: US$1m
- Czechia: US$1m
- Botswana: US$1m
- Italy: US$1m
- Uganda: US$1m
- Ukraine: US$989k
- Oman: US$980k
- Kenya: US$973k
- Guinea: US$958k
- South Africa: US$931k
- Ireland: US$930k
- Panama: US$911k
- Austria: US$838k
- South Korea: US$815k
- Uzbekistan: US$753k
- Cameroon: US$707k
- Eswatini: US$701k
- Colombia: US$689k
- Gambia: US$687k
- Slovakia: US$609k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  India | US$48m | 27.9% |
| 2 |  Sweden | US$25m | 14.4% |
| 3 |  Kenya | US$12m | 7% |
| 4 |  China | US$10m | 6% |
| 5 |  South Africa | US$9m | 5.4% |
| 6 |  Indonesia | US$8m | 4.4% |
| 7 | Brazil | US$7m | 4.2% |
| 8 |  Pakistan | US$6m | 3.7% |
| 9 |  Guatemala | US$6m | 3.5% |
| 10 |  Germany | US$5m | 3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$12m | 6.7% |
| 2 | Nigeria | US$10m | 5.9% |
| 3 |  Tanzania | US$10m | 5.8% |
| 4 | Germany | US$9m | 5% |
| 5 |  Angola | US$6m | 3.5% |
| 6 |  Ghana | US$6m | 3.3% |
| 7 |  Mozambique | US$6m | 3.2% |
| 8 |  France | US$5m | 3.2% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | US$5m | 3.1% |
| 10 |  Bolivia | US$5m | 2.8% |
Heading 3605 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 6.5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule has one tariff line for heading 3605; the duty is 6.5%.
Heading 3605 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada has one tariff line for heading 3605; the duty is 6.5%.
Heading 3605 is a single line in the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), where the duty is 15%.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) has one tariff line for heading 3605; the duty is 12.6%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 3605 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is 12.6%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru has one tariff line for heading 3605; the duty is 6%.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 3605 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan has one tariff line for heading 3605; the duty is 4.4%.
Heading 3605 is a single line in the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, where the duty is 6.5%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff has one tariff line for heading 3605; the duty is 5%.
Heading 3605 is a single line in the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway has one tariff line for heading 3605; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 3605 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, where the duty is 6%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) has one tariff line for heading 3605; the duty is 20%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 3605 goods worth US$173m (−11.8% year on year).
The largest exporter was India (US$48m), followed by Sweden.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$12m.
The United Kingdom ranked 14th among 97 exporters with US$3m.
The United Kingdom imported US$5m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604?
Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604 fall under HS heading 3605, part of chapter 36, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3605 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of… in Türkiye?
Under the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, imports under 3605 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of…?
India, with US$48m in 2024 (27.9% of world exports).