Instantaneous Safety Fuse from Japan
High-speed safety fuse variant burning at over 100 m/s for rapid sequential blasting in tunnel construction. Made with reinforced gunpowder core and polymer coating for moisture resistance. HTS 3603.10.00.00 covers this as a specialized safety fuse for industrial detonations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify burn velocity in commercial invoice; >50 m/s risks detonating cord classification
• DOT hazmat shipping papers must list as 1.4B explosive
• Storage facility must meet ATF magazine requirements pre-import