U.S. imports of Ferrocerium, Pyrophoric Alloys, Solid Fuels, and Firelighters (SITC 89939) totaled $1.2M in August 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Ferrocerium, Pyrophoric Alloys, Solid Fuels, and Firelighters paid $184K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.15% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFerrocerium—the iron-cerium alloy that generates sparks in lighters and fire-starting tools—anchors this heading alongside other pyrophoric alloys and a range of solid or semi-solid fuel products such as metaldehyde tablets, resin torches, and packaged firelighters. The pyrophoric-alloy segment is an industrial input for lighter manufacturers, while the solid-fuel and firelighter segment serves outdoor, camping, and emergency-preparedness retail channels. Importers should be aware that certain solid-fuel formulations may trigger hazardous-materials transport regulations that interact with customs entry requirements.
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47 import shipments a month
Ferrocerium itself is not subject to mandatory admissibility review by a regulatory agency, but bulk shipments of pyrophoric materials may be subject to DOT hazardous-materials transport regulations and IATA/IMDG requirements for air or sea freight. Importers should confirm proper dangerous-goods classification and packaging certification before shipment.
Metaldehyde products intended for fuel use fall within this heading alongside resin torches and similar firelighters. However, metaldehyde formulated as a pesticide (e.g., slug bait) would be classified elsewhere and subject to EPA registration requirements. The declared end-use and formulation are therefore critical to correct classification.
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Basic heading 89939 · $1.2M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and Ireland together supply 69% of it. China pays 24.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $14.9M of Ferrocerium, Pyrophoric Alloys, Solid Fuels, and Firelighters.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.