Seismic Survey Electric Detonator from China
Low-output electric detonators for vibroseis-resistant seismic surveys in oil exploration. HTS 3603.60.00.00 covers these electric detonators for geophysical purposes. Generates controlled energy pulses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• USGS permitting for federal lands; low-noise variants preferred; coordinate with geophone arrays