Powdered Dynamite Sticks from Japan
Guar-gum sensitized ammonium nitrate prills in paper cartridges known as 'powdered dynamite' for construction blasting. Lower velocity than gelatin dynamite but cost-effective for general rock breaking. HTS 3602.00.0030 covers all such high explosives put up for blasting.
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
• Document 94% AN / 6% fuel oil ratio; use anti-static cartridge paper; specify VOD (velocity of detonation) range 3500-4500 m/s