Chapter 36 Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations
6 headings · 13 six-digit codes · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 36 explosives and related goods cover propellent powders, fuses, detonators, fireworks, matches and lighter fuel. This page shows what sits under each heading and how to choose the right code.
6 of Chapter 36’s 13 six-digit codes sit under a single heading, 3603 (Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric…). The other 7 are spread across the remaining 5 headings, running from 3601 to 3606. The chapter sits in Section VI, Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, alongside 10 other chapters.
Headings in this chapter
HS code 36 explosives at a glance
This chapter groups goods made to burn, explode, ignite or give off light and sound. Some are explosives. Some are the parts that set them off.
The chapter also holds certain combustible preparations. These are items such as fuel for refilling lighters. Many of them look unrelated, but the Harmonized System puts them together because they all exist to ignite or burn.
To classify a product, find the right four-digit heading first. Then look at the six-digit codes under it. Every heading has its own page, linked below.
HS code 36 headings: explosives, fireworks and matches
Here is what each heading covers, with a few example codes.
- Fireworks are 360410. The other articles are 360490.
- The code is 360500.
- 3606: ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys, plus articles of combustible materials not elsewhere classified in this chapter. Examples are 360690 for the alloys and articles, and 360610 for lighter fuel.
How to pick the right code: HS 3601 vs 3602 and more
The difference between HS 3601 and 3602 is simple. Heading 3601 is for propellent powders. Ask first whether the product is a propellent powder. If it is not, and it is a prepared explosive, look at 3602.
Fireworks and other pyrotechnic goods are split inside heading 3604. Fireworks go to 360410.
Matches have their own heading, 3605. It leaves out the pyrotechnic articles of 3604, so a firework or flare is never a match for classification purposes.
Lighter refill fuel sits in 360610. The code text names liquid or liquefied-gas fuel, in containers used to fill or refill cigarette or similar lighters, with a capacity of no more than 300cm3. Check the container size against that limit.
Still unsure? Try the HS code classifier, then open the heading page to read the full code list.
Chapter 36 import and export data
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Related chemical chapters
Goods near this chapter in the chemical group may fit your product better. Chapter 38 holds chemical products not elsewhere specified. Chapter 28 covers inorganic chemicals. Use the all-chapters page to browse the rest.
Related
- HS 3601 propellent powders
- HS 3602 prepared explosives
- HS 3603 safety fuses and detonators
- HS 3604 fireworks and signalling flares
- HS 3605 matches
- HS 3606 ferro-cerium and lighter fuel
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- Explosives import data
- Explosives export data
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- Chapter 38 chemical products n.e.c.
- Chapter 28 inorganic chemicals
- Chapter 35 glues and enzymes
- Chapter 37 photographic goods
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Other chapters in Section VI
Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries covers chapters 28–38.
- 28Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes50 headings · 180 codes
- 29Organic chemicals42 headings · 410 codes
- 30Pharmaceutical products6 headings · 45 codes
- 31Fertilizers5 headings · 24 codes
- 32Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks15 headings · 45 codes
- 33Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations7 headings · 29 codes
- 34Soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster7 headings · 24 codes
- 35Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes7 headings · 15 codes
- 37Photographic or cinematographic goods7 headings · 30 codes
- 38Chemical products n.e.c.27 headings · 108 codes
These codes carry real shipments.
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HS Chapter 36: common questions
What does HS code 36 cover?
These are split across headings 3601 to 3606.
What is the HS code for fireworks?
Fireworks are classified under 360410, in heading 3604.
What is the HS code for electric detonators?
Electric detonators are 360360, under heading 3603. That heading also holds safety fuses, detonating cords, caps and igniters.
What is the HS code for safety fuses and detonating cords?
Both sit under heading 3603.
What is the HS code for matches?
Matches are 360500, in heading 3605. Pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604 are excluded.
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