Semtex Plastic Explosive from Japan
Semtex is a general-purpose plastic explosive similar to C-4, used in mining and EOD. Falls under HTS 3602.00.00 as prepared RDX/PETN explosive other than propellant powders.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Odorant detection strips mandatory post-1990s treaties
• Verify no radioactive taggants for classification