Chapter 36

Propellent Powders

HS code 3601 covers propellent powders, including black powder and smokeless powders, used in ammunition manufacturing and rocket propulsion systems.

Prepared High Explosives

HS code 3602 covers prepared explosives like dynamite and TNT used in industrial mining and demolition, excluding propellent powders and detonators.

Detonators, Fuses and Igniters

HS code 3603 covers safety fuses, detonating cords, percussion caps, and electric detonators used to trigger industrial and commercial explosives.

Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles

HS code 3604 includes fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals, and other pyrotechnic articles intended for entertainment or maritime safety.

Matches

HS code 3605 covers friction matches of all types, including safety matches and book matches, but excludes pyrotechnic signals or Bengal matches.

Ferro-Cerium and Combustible Materials

HS code 3606 covers pyrophoric alloys like lighter flints, and specific solid or liquid fuels for lighters in containers under 300cc.