IMR Trail Boss Cowboy Powder from China
IMR Trail Boss is a large-flake smokeless powder for low-velocity cowboy action shooting loads in rifles and pistols. It is a propellant powder under HTS 3601.00.00.00 due to its deflagrating properties in small arms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.75%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Highlight volume-compensating flake design in documentation for proper classification
• Limit import quantities to avoid FFL dealer storage license requirements
• Test for moisture content pre-shipment as flakes are sensitive