Cast Booster Igniter
A high-energy igniter embedded in cast booster charges for large-scale rock blasting in quarries. It reliably transitions to main explosive detonation and falls under tariff item 3603.50.00 as an igniter used in blasting operations.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a detailed product description and end-use statement to CBSA to confirm classification under igniters
• Ensure the igniter is packaged and labeled according to Canadian explosives shipping regulations
• Work with a customs broker familiar with explosives imports
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