HTS 3603.60.00.00: US import duty from China
Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators, Electric detonators. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0.2% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 7.5% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 7.7% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $20.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $750.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $10,817.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 3603.60.00.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 3603.60.00.00 (Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators, Electric detonators) have a duty of 7.7% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 3603.60.00.00 cover?
Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators, Electric detonators. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 3603.60.00.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $10,817, about 8.2% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 3603
- 3603.10.00.00Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators, Safety fuses
- 3603.20.00.00Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators, Detonating cords
- 3603.30.00.00Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators, Percussion caps
- 3603.40.00.00Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators, Detonating caps
- 3603.50.00.00Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators, Igniters
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.