Semtex Plastic Explosive from China
Semtex is a general-purpose plastic explosive composed of RDX, plasticizer, and binder, infamous for its malleability. Classified in HTS 3602.00.00.60 as other prepared explosives suitable for shaped charges and breaching.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Implement dual-use export controls under ITAR for military applications
• Test for odorant detection taggants as required post-1990s regulations