Composition C-4 Plastic Explosive from Mexico
C-4 is an RDX-based plastic explosive molded for breaching and demolition, stable yet highly powerful. HTS 3602.00.00 covers it as prepared explosive, excluding propellants, due to its military-grade formulation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• DOD approval required; commercial substitutes preferred
• Plasticizer analysis to confirm RDX matrix