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Calcium Azide Fine Powder from China

Calcium azide (Ca(N3)2) fine powder employed as an initiator in airbag inflators and explosives. Classified under HTS 2850.00.0500 as a chemically defined azide of calcium. Extremely shock-sensitive requiring specialized handling.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Mandatory ATF import license and end-user certificates for azide explosives precursors

• Declare exact azide content and sensitivity class per UN dangerous goods regulations

• Use Type 4A/FG metal drums approved for detonator materials