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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• DOD approval required; commercial substitutes preferred
• Plasticizer analysis to confirm RDX matrix