Pyrotechnic Zinc Dust from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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