Semtex Plastic Explosive from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Odorant detection strips mandatory post-1990s treaties
• Verify no radioactive taggants for classification