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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If magnesium content dominates without significant ferrocerium
Unwrought magnesium or magnesium waste falls under Chapter 81 base metals.
If imported as bulk alloy blocks for further processing
Primary ferrocerium forms before article fabrication use this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for >30% pyrophoric alloy content to qualify vs pure magnesium under 8104
• Use UN-approved inner packaging for Division 4.2 spontaneous ignition materials
• Avoid selling as 'fishing weights' which could trigger metal article classification
Related Products 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.
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.