Chapter 36
HTS codes for explosives and pyrotechnics
Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations.
- Headings
- 6
- Tariff lines
- 19
- General duty
- General duty rates from 0.2% to 6.5%, with 6 duty-free lines
Headings in Chapter 36
- 3601Propellant powders1
- 3602Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders2
- 3603Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators6
- 3604Fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles4
- 3605Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 36042
- 3606Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter4
Documents required to import Chapter 36 goods
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)Required
- EPA TSCA CertificationConditional
Required for chemical substances regulated under TSCA
- EPA Notice of Arrival (Form 3540-1)Conditional
Required for pesticides and devices (typically Ch. 38)
Common questions
- What does HTS Chapter 36 cover?
- Chapter 36 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations. It contains 6 four-digit headings and 19 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for Chapter 36 goods?
- General duty rates from 0.2% to 6.5%, with 6 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
- How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 36?
- Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.