US trade remedy · Chemicals and Allied Industries
US Anti-Dumping & Countervailing Duty on Commodity Matchbooks from India
Imports of commodity matchbooks from India into the US are subject to an antidumping duty order (A-533-848) and a countervailing duty order (C-533-849). The US importer pays a cash deposit at entry, at the rate set for the Indian producer and exporter.
- AD case
- A-533-848
- CVD case
- C-533-849
- In force since
- 11 Dec 2009
- Next sunset review
- 1 May 2031
The orders
Antidumping and countervailing duty orders
The all-others rate applies to Indian producers and exporters without their own rate. It is the rate printed when the order was issued; later administrative reviews set new, company-specific rates.
| Type | Case number | Order date | All-others rate at order | Next sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antidumping (AD) | A-533-848 | 11 Dec 2009 | 66.07% (cash deposit 56.19%) | 1 May 2031 |
| Countervailing (CVD) | C-533-849 | 11 Dec 2009 | 9.88% | 1 May 2031 |
Scope
What products the orders cover
The scope of this order includes commodity matchbooks, also known as commodity book matches, paper matches or booklet matches. Commodity matchbooks typically, but do not necessarily, consist of twenty match stems which are usually made from paperboard or similar material tipped with a match head composed of any chemical formula. The match stems may be stitched, stapled, or otherwise fastened into a matchbook cover of any material, on which a striking strip composed of any chemical formula has been applied to assist in the ignition process. Commodity matchbooks included in the scope of this order may or may not contain printing.…
From 74 FR 65737 (11 Dec 2009). The written scope decides what is covered, not the HTS number.
HTSUS numbers listed in the scope
- 3605.00.0030
- 3605.00.0060
For Indian exporters
What this means for your shipments
- Your US buyer pays. The importer of record posts a cash deposit at the AD/CVD rate when the goods enter the US, on top of normal duty.
- The rate depends on who made and sold the goods. Companies reviewed by Commerce get their own rate; everyone else gets the all-others rate.
- The entry is filed differently. The customs broker files it as an AD/CVD entry and quotes the case number, so share the producer and exporter names with your buyer.
- Rates can change every year. Interested parties can ask for an administrative review in the order's anniversary month.
Shipping commodity matchbooks to the USA
Questions
Commodity Matchbooks from India: FAQs
Is there anti-dumping duty on commodity matchbooks from India?
Yes. Imports of commodity matchbooks from India are subject to an antidumping duty order (A-533-848, since 11 Dec 2009) and a countervailing duty order (C-533-849, since 11 Dec 2009), according to the U.S. International Trade Administration's list of orders in force as of 18 Sept 2026.
What is the duty rate on commodity matchbooks from India?
When the orders were issued, the rate for exporters not individually named (the "all-others" rate) was 66.07% (cash deposit 56.19%) for the AD order and 9.88% for the CVD order. Rates are set per producer and exporter and change after each administrative review, so the rate on a shipment today depends on who made and sold it. Check the latest Federal Register notice.
Who pays the anti-dumping duty, the Indian exporter or the US importer?
The US importer of record. It pays a cash deposit at the AD/CVD rate when the goods enter the US, and the final amount is settled when Commerce completes its review. In practice the duty shapes the price the US buyer can pay, so it matters to the Indian exporter too.
When can the orders on commodity matchbooks from India end?
Orders are reviewed every five years in a "sunset review". The next one for commodity matchbooks from India is due to start in May 2031. Until an order is revoked, it stays in force.
Source: U.S. International Trade Administration, "AD/CVD Orders and Suspension Agreements", and the Federal Register (as of 18 Sept 2026). Rates shown are those printed in the order notice; current rates are set by later reviews.
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