Copper Shell Blasting Cap
A copper-shelled detonating cap for underground coal mining, filled with a PETN base charge for corrosion resistance in damp environments. It functions as a detonating cap, initiating explosives, and is classified under tariff item 3603.40.00.
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
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Igniters are classified separately from detonating caps.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the cap's explosive content complies with Canadian Explosives Act regulations
• Provide a detailed safety data sheet to the CBSA
• Ensure the packaging meets UN transport standards for dangerous goods
Related Products under Tariff item 3603.40.00
Aluminum detonating Cap
A lightweight aluminum detonating cap designed for avalanche control, minimizing shrapnel risk while providing rapid initiation for snowpack stabilization. It is a combustible article used to trigger larger explosive charges, falling under tariff item 3603.40.00 as a detonating cap.
High-Pressure Det Cap
A high-pressure detonating cap engineered for deep shaft mining, with a reinforced shell to prevent premature failure under extreme pressures. It is a detonating cap used to initiate blasts, falling under tariff item 3603.40.00.
Instantaneous Blasting Cap
An instantaneous blasting cap providing zero-delay initiation for synchronized multi-hole blasts in construction excavation. It is a detonating cap with a high-reliability primary charge, classified under tariff item 3603.40.00.
Long-Period Delay Cap
A long-period delay detonating cap with delay periods from 500ms to 10s, used for sequential rock fracture control in underground contour blasting. It is a detonating cap, falling under tariff item 3603.40.00.
MS Delay Detonator Connector
A millisecond delay detonator cap for surface mining, connecting to shock tube systems for non-electric initiation and precise blast patterns. It is a detonating cap, classified under tariff item 3603.40.00.
No. 8 Blasting Cap
A standard No. 8 blasting cap used in mining and quarrying to initiate high explosives like dynamite, with a metal shell and primary explosive charge. It is a detonating cap, falling under tariff item 3603.40.00.