Magnesium Fire Starter
> A survival tool consisting of a magnesium block and flint striker for emergency fire starting. It is a fabricated magnesium consumer article, not a pyrophoric alloy, and is classified under tariff item 8104.90.00 as "Other" magnesium articles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product contains ferro-cerium or other pyrophoric alloys
Pyrophoric alloys are excluded from Section XV and classified in Chapter 36.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the product is not classified as a pyrophoric alloy under heading 36.06; it must be primarily magnesium
• Provide a material composition certificate
• Consider if the fire starter includes other components that could affect classification
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