Military Hexamine Fuel Sticks from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• MIL-STD certifications prove legitimate fuel classification vs chemical
• Triple-bag packaging prevents odor contamination of other cargo
• Avoid 'camp fuel' labeling which triggers recreational product scrutiny