Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro-s-triazine (RDX) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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