Hexachloroethane Pyrotechnic Additive from China
Hexachloroethane mixture used in smoke-generating pyrotechnics and metalworking fluxes for magnesium casting. Classified under HTS 3824.99.5000 for its chlorinated-only hydrocarbon composition as an allied industry preparation. Provides dense white smoke for military signaling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain BIS export license equivalents for import if dual-use; declare pyrotechnic end-use
• Test for hexachloroethane >90% to distinguish from foundry fluxes in 3824.10
• Handle as UN3077 environment hazard with dust suppression measures