Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators
In plain English
This heading covers safety fuses, detonating cords, percussion or detonating caps, igniters, and electric detonators. The specific types of goods are separated into distinct categories based on their function. These categories include safety fuses, detonating cords, percussion caps, detonating caps, igniters, and electric detonators.
6-digit subheadings (6)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 36 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Ammunition (cartridges, shells): Chapter 93 (9306), not 36. Automotive airbag propellants: Chapter 87 (vehicle parts). Pyrotechnic distress flares for marine use: may qualify for exemption as safety equipment.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 36
- 3601 — Explosives; propellent powders
- 3602 — Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders
- 3604 — Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyro…
- 3605 — Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604
- 3606 — Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of com…