Calcium Azide Fine Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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