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U.S. imports of percussion caps (HS 360330) totaled $244K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Percussion Caps paid $34K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $238K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Percussion Caps imports of $244K in April 2026 ran 120% above the year-to-date monthly average of $111K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPercussion caps are small, pressure-sensitive initiating devices that fire when struck, serving as the ignition source in firearms, blank cartridges, and certain industrial tools. Classified under 3603300000, they are regulated by ATF as explosive devices and require an import permit; DOT hazmat rules govern their transport. Italy and France are the leading US suppliers, consistent with Europe's deep tradition of precision small-arms component manufacturing.
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Yes. Percussion caps are classified as explosive initiating devices under federal explosives law, and importers must hold a valid ATF federal explosives import permit regardless of end use (firearms, industrial, or theatrical). Shipments are also subject to DOT hazmat packaging requirements. Classification and admissibility are complex; consult a licensed customs broker with explosives experience.
Percussion caps (3603300000) are mechanically initiated by impact and are primarily used in firearms and blank-firing applications. Detonating caps (3603400000) are designed to initiate high explosives and are used in blasting operations. The distinction in initiation mechanism and intended end use drives the separate HTS classification and different ATF licensing sub-categories.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4K | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| ISRAEL | -- | $342K | +$342K |
| FRANCE | $224K | $12K | -$213K |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $84K | +$84K |
| NEW ZEALAND | -- | $16K | +$16K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3603300000 | PERCUSSION CAPS | $244K | 14.20% | $34K |
PERCUSSION CAPS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3603300000 | PERCUSSION CAPS | $1.7M |
PERCUSSION CAPS
24.2K ths
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | -- | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
| Pennsylvania | $224K | -- | -$224K |
| Texas | $13K | $25K | +$12K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $224K | -- | -$224K |
| WILMINGTON, NC | -- | $223K | +$223K |