HTS 3606.90.30.00: US import duty from China
Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter, Other, Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 5.9% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 5.9% |
| 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) | $590.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $10,637.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 3606.90.30.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 3606.90.30.00 (Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter, Other, Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys) have a duty of 5.9% 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 3606.90.30.00 cover?
Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter, Other, Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 3606.90.30.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $10,637, about 6.4% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 3606
- 3606.10.00.00Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter, Liquid or liquefied-gas fuels in containers of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters and of a capacity not exceeding 300 cm<sup>3</sup>
- 3606.90.40.00Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter, Other, Metaldehyde
- 3606.90.80.00Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter, Other, Other
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.