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Delay Electric Igniter from Germany

An electric igniter with built-in delay element for sequential blasting in tunneling projects, ensuring controlled detonation timing. Classified in HTS 3603.50.00.00 due to its role as a pyrotechnic igniter.

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

• Use temperature-controlled shipping to maintain delay element integrity during transit

• Provide blasting pattern diagrams in entry docs to demonstrate industrial application

• Watch for reclassification if delay exceeds certain thresholds, treated as separate fuses