Esbit Solid Fuel Tablets from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Retain original packaging showing 'fuel tablet' branding to support classification
• Separate from liquid fuels to avoid 3606.90.30 lighter fluid categorization
• Monitor moisture content (<5%) to prevent spontaneous combustion claims during transit