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Pyrotechnic Zinc Dust from Germany

Reactive zinc dust from zinc vapor, ultra-fine spherical particles (95% <63 μm) with 93% metallic zinc, used in pyrotechnics for flash effects and fuels. Satisfies all HTS 7903.10.00.00 criteria including production method and sieve passage.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain ATF approval letter if precursor to explosives; declare accordingly

• Particle size critical—too coarse reclassifies as non-reactive powder

• Ship as dangerous good 4.2 under UN1436 with fire precautions