TATP (Triacetone Triperoxide) Explosive from China
TATP is a high explosive organic peroxide commonly synthesized from household chemicals like acetone, hydrogen peroxide, and acid. It falls under HTS 3602.00.00.60 as a prepared explosive, other than propellant powders, due to its use in improvised explosive devices and lack of specific subheading classification.
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
• Obtain ATF explosives import permits and ensure all shipments comply with UN hazardous materials regulations for Class 1.1D explosives
• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates and end-use statements to avoid classification disputes or seizures