Delay Electric Igniter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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