Detaflex Detonating Cord from Germany
Detaflex is a low-sensitivity detonating cord with PETN explosive core in a flexible plastic jacket, used in quarrying and demolition. It propagates detonation at 6,400 m/s for reliable blast initiation. Falls under HTS 3603.20.00.00 specifically for detonating cords.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact PETN content and velocity specs on commercial invoice for proper HTS verification
• Use refrigerated transport if required by stability data to prevent degradation during shipping
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as safety fuse, which changes classification and duties