Technical Gelatin for Explosives from Japan
Inedible gelatin binder valued over 88 cents per kg, used in manufacturing dynamite and gelatinous explosives. Classified under HTS 3503.00.40.00 for industrial animal glues. High purity needed for stable nitro-glycerin mixtures.
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
• Require end-user certificates due to explosive precursor regs; declare as 'technical grade' explicitly; comply with ATF import notifications if US-bound