Pyrotechnic Flare Igniter from China

An igniter module for pyrotechnic signal flares used in avalanche control or emergency signaling in mining. It initiates the flare's burn sequence, fitting HTS 3603.50.00.00.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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 burn time and color specifications in invoices for proper explosive subclassification

Ensure FAA/DOT coordination if air-shipped due to pyrotechnic nature

Avoid retail packaging that might trigger consumer goods scrutiny