Ammonium Permanganate Explosive from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Segregate from flammables; incompatibility with organics causes spontaneous ignition
• Batch certificates required showing permanganate purity above 90%