Cast Booster Blasting Charges from Germany
High-density PETN/RDX cast boosters in cylindrical plastic cases used to amplify main explosive detonation in tunnel blasting. These secondary high explosives are pre-formed for insertion into blast patterns. HTS 3602.00.0030 includes such formed high explosives for blasting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as 1.1D UN number 0042; require blaster certification records; avoid air shipment restrictions for boosters