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Seismic Charge Igniter from Germany

Precision igniter for seismic exploration charges used in geophysical surveys for oil prospecting. Provides millisecond timing accuracy, classified in HTS 3603.50.00.00.

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

• Include timing accuracy specs (e.g

• ±1ms) in technical data sheets

• Coordinate with USGS if for federal land surveys

• Avoid bulk packaging; individual serialization aids tracking