Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro-s-triazine (RDX) from China
RDX is a hydrogenated triazine ring compound with nitro groups, classified under HTS 2933.69.6050 as a heterocyclic nitrogen hetero-atom compound. It is a high explosive used in military ordnance and demolition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Requires ATF explosives permit and State Department export license; chemical classification doesn't exempt munitions controls
• Declare as 'explosive intermediate' with UN 0072 classification for transport