RDX Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine from Germany
RDX is a powerful nitramine explosive used in military applications like plastic explosives (e.g., C-4) and shaped charges. Classified under HTS 3602.00.00 as a prepared explosive other than propellants due to its high-velocity detonation characteristics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit end-user certificates to prove legitimate mining or demolition use; military imports require special licenses
• Classify by exact chemical name and purity to avoid reclassification as waste
• Use Type 1A1 drums certified for Division 1.1 explosives to pass inspections