Ammonium Permanganate Explosive from Germany
Ammonium permanganate is an unstable oxidizing explosive used in specialty pyrotechnics and initiators. Classified in HTS 3602.00.00 as a prepared explosive based on its rapid decomposition, excluding propellant powders.
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
• Segregate from flammables; incompatibility with organics causes spontaneous ignition
• Batch certificates required showing permanganate purity above 90%