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Stabilized Hexamine for Explosives from China

Hexamethylenetetramine with 0.1% acid stabilizer for safe transport in RDX/hexogen production. Classified 2933.69.5000 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.8%

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

• ATF Form 6 required for explosive precursor imports; include end-user statement

• Declare stabilizer type/percentage; exceeds 1% risks prepared mixture classification

• UN 1336 packaging certification mandatory for ocean/air transport