Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604

HS v2017 Code: 3605

About matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604

HS code 3605 covers the classification of matches, a ubiquitous and essential product used for igniting fires in a wide range of applications. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing the means to start controlled combustion for various purposes, from lighting candles and fireplaces to supporting industrial processes. The production and trade of matches are integral to the global supply chain, ensuring the availability of this fundamental tool across diverse sectors and regions.

Production process

The production of matches typically involves a multi-step process. First, the wooden match sticks are prepared, often from softwood species like pine or aspen. These sticks are then coated with a chemical compound, usually containing phosphorus, to create the ignitable tip. The match heads are then dried and packaged, ready for distribution and use.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the match industry include the raw wooden materials, chemical compounds for the match heads, and specialized machinery for the manufacturing process. Manufacturers may also require packaging materials, such as boxes or cartons, to contain and protect the finished matches.

Production outputs

The primary output of the match industry is, of course, the matches themselves. These products are widely consumed by households, businesses, and other industries that require a reliable means of starting controlled fires, such as 2710 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, 2711 Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, and 3402 (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401).

Family tree for matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/36'>36: Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3605'>3605: Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3601'>3601: Explosives; propellent powders</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3602'>3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3603'>3603: Safety fuses; detonating fuses; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3604'>3604: Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3606'>3606: Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials n.e.c. in chapter 36</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/360500'>360500: Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604</a>"]


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