Low-Density Ammonium Nitrate for Blasting from China
Low-density ammonium nitrate granules optimized for mining explosives when mixed with fuel. Meets HTS 3102.30.00.00 as it constitutes ammonium nitrate not put up in retail forms excluded by chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-qualify carriers with hazmat endorsements; track via GPS to secure sites
• Document porosity specifications; high-density prills may reclassify as fertilizer
• Maintain 6-month inventory records for ATF audits on explosive precursors