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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+17.5%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2921.30Lower: 13.7% vs 22.5%

If supplied to chemical/pharma industries

Industrial chemical applications use Chapter 29 acyclic amines.

3606.90.30Lower: 5.9% vs 22.5%

If in lighter-refill containers ≤300cm³

Small container fuels for lighters have dedicated subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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