Electric Blasting Cap Igniter from China
An electric igniter used in mining and quarrying operations to initiate the detonation of explosives. It consists of a small explosive charge in a cap connected to electrical leads, classified under HTS 3603.50.00.00 as an igniter for blasting purposes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.2%
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
• Obtain ATF permits for explosive imports and ensure carrier compliance with DOT hazardous materials regulations
• Provide detailed safety data sheets (SDS) and end-user certificates to verify legitimate industrial use
• Avoid misclassification as detonators by specifying igniter function in documentation; common pitfall is incomplete hazard labeling