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Magnesium-Ferrocerium Fire Starter Blocks from Japan

Composite blocks combining ferrocerium with magnesium shavings for ultra-reliable emergency fire starting. HTS 3606.90.30.00 applies to the dominant pyrophoric alloy component in all forms. The ferrocerium provides the spark, with magnesium as igniter.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

5.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

Import Tips

Conduct material assay to prove ferrocerium predominance (>50%) for correct heading

Segregate from flammables in shipping manifests per IMDG code