HMX Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine from Mexico
HMX, more powerful than RDX, is used in high-performance military explosives and rocket warheads. HTS 3602.00.00 covers it as a prepared explosive due to its nitramine structure and detonative nature, separate from slower-burning propellants.
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
• Restricted for export; verify ITAR/EAR status before import declaration
• Provide stability test data to confirm it's not unstable waste material
• Ship in small quantities under 1.1D classification to reduce carrier restrictions