Cordtex Detonating Fuse from China
Cordtex features a PETN-filled core in a woven textile cover, ideal for surface mining and tunneling operations. It ensures precise sequential blasting through shockwave transmission. HTS 3603.20.00.00 covers this as detonating cord distinct from safety fuses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include manufacturer's test reports confirming detonation velocity over 6,000 m/s
• Coordinate with CBP for pre-clearance due to high scrutiny on explosive imports
• Package in wooden barrels or spools per DOT regulations to prevent friction ignition