Cordtex Detonating Fuse
Cordtex Detonating Fuse is a detonating cord with a PETN-filled core encased in a woven textile cover, designed for surface mining and tunneling. It transmits a shockwave to initiate sequential blasting, meeting the definition of detonating cords under tariff item 3603.20.00.
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 the product is a safety fuse rather than a detonating cord
Safety fuses are classified separately from detonating cords under the same heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is classified as a detonating cord, not a safety fuse, to avoid misclassification
• Verify that the PETN core meets Canadian explosives regulations and obtain necessary import permits from Natural Resources Canada
• Declare the product accurately to the CBSA to prevent delays
Related Products under Tariff item 3603.20.00
Detaflex Detonating Cord
Detaflex Detonating Cord is a low-sensitivity detonating cord with a PETN explosive core in a flexible plastic jacket, used in quarrying and demolition. It propagates detonation at high velocity for reliable blast initiation, fitting the tariff item for detonating cords.
Primacord Detonating Cord
Primacord Detonating Cord is a high-explosive detonating cord with a PETN core wrapped in a textile or plastic sheath, designed to transmit a detonation wave at high velocity. It is used for initiating explosions in mining and construction, aligning with tariff item 3603.20.00.
Rinkord Detonating Cord 25gr/m
Rinkord Detonating Cord 25gr/m is a heavy-grade detonating cord with a 25 grams per meter PETN loading, used for deep rock blasting in oil and gas extraction. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance, falling under the detonating cords tariff item.
Shock Tube Detonator Cord
Shock Tube Detonator Cord uses a thin explosive-filled plastic tube to transmit low-energy shock signals to detonators in blasting operations. Although lower energy than traditional detonating cords, it functions similarly for initiation and is included under tariff item 3603.20.00.