PETN Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate
PETN (Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate) is a sensitive high explosive used in detonating cords, blasting caps, and demolition charges. Its brisance and shock sensitivity classify it under tariff item 3602.00.00 as a prepared explosive, excluding propellant powders.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a pure chemical compound not prepared for explosive use
Chapter note 1 excludes separate chemically defined compounds from this chapter unless they meet specific criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a permit from the Explosives Regulatory Division, as PETN is a restricted explosive
• Ensure the product is properly desensitized for transport and labeled with its PETN content
• Provide the CBSA with the end-use certificate and safety data sheet
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Ammonium Picrate Yellow Powder
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Bulk Emulsion Explosive in Sausage Form
Large sausage-shaped emulsion explosives (500g each) linked for rapid loading into blast holes in open-pit mining. These high-energy explosives provide excellent water resistance for surface blasting operations. Classified under 3602.00.00 as prepared explosives other than propellent powders.
Cast Booster Blasting Charges
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