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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 3606.90.80.00
Ferrocerium Flint Lighter Wheels
These are small wheels made from ferrocerium alloy designed to produce sparks when struck by a striker in cigarette lighters and survival tools. They fall under HTS 3606.90.80.00 as ferrocerium in all forms, specifically as components for pyrophoric ignition devices. The alloy's high reactivity with oxygen generates intense sparks for reliable fire-starting.
Survival Spark Rods
Long ferrocerium rods used in emergency fire starters, scraped with a metal striker to create hot sparks. Classified under HTS 3606.90.80.00 as other pyrophoric alloys in all forms for ignition purposes. Ideal for outdoor and survival applications due to their weather-resistant sparking ability.
Hexamine Fuel Tablets
Compressed tablets of hexamethylenetetramine used as solid fuel for camping stoves and emergency heaters. They qualify as articles of combustible materials per Chapter Note 2(a) under HTS 3606.90.80.00. These odorless, stable tablets burn cleanly without ash.
Esbit Solid Fuel Tablets
Branded Esbit tablets made from hexamine and other combustibles, put up in stick form for backpacking stoves. Covered by HTS 3606.90.80.00 as prepared fuels in solid form per note 2(a). Provide consistent 7-minute burn time for boiling water.
Magnesium Fire Starter Blocks
Ferrocerium blocks combined with magnesium filings for ultra-reliable fire starting in wet conditions. HTS 3606.90.80.00 covers these pyrophoric alloy articles for survival use. Scraping produces 5,000+ sparks at 5,400°F.
Camping Firelighter Cubes
Wax-impregnated combustible cubes containing hexamine for easy fire starting in grills and fireplaces. As articles of combustible materials in solid form, they fall under HTS 3606.90.80.00 per Chapter Note 2(a). Light even when damp.
Ferrocerium Lighter Inserts
Replaceable ferrocerium inserts for Zippo-style lighters, containing alloy wheel and cotton packing. HTS 3606.90.80.00 includes these pyrophoric alloy components. Provides 5,000+ lights per insert.
Resin Fire Torches
Handheld torches made from combustible resin with wick for emergency lighting and signaling. Qualifies under HTS 3606.90.80.00 as resin torches per Chapter Note 2(c). Burns 45 minutes per torch.
Bulk Ferrocerium Alloy Ingots
Primary ingots of ferrocerium (mischmetal-cerium-iron alloy) for manufacturing lighter flints. HTS 3606.90.80.00 covers pyrophoric alloys in all forms including ingots. Typically 70% cerium content.
Military Hexamine Fuel Sticks
Hexamine sticks in metal containers for MRE heaters, meeting NATO fuel specs. As prepared solid fuels, classified HTS 3606.90.80.00 per note 2(a). Boil 500ml water in 12 minutes.