Magnesium Fire Starter Blocks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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