Nigeria HS Code

HS Code 360500: Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604 in Nigeria

Q: Is HS code 360500 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 360500 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Nigeria extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Nigeria use to classify HS code 360500?

Nigeria classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally ECOWAS CET), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 360500 in Nigeria?

The official source is https://www.customs.gov.ng/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 360500 in Nigeria

Under Nigeria's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET), HS Code 360500 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Nigeria extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 360500 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 36: Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations, Heading 3605: Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604.

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Classification Path of HS Code 360500 in Nigeria

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 36

Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations

HS Code 3605

Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604

HS Code 360500

Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604

HS Code 3605000000

Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 36.04

Nigeria Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Nigeria, HS 360500 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name ECOWAS CET

Digits 10

Official source https://www.customs.gov.ng/

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Related HS Code to Nigeria Safety Matches (360500)

HS Code 3605000000

Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 36.04

HS Code 360100

Propellent powders

HS Code 360200

Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders

HS Code 360300

Safety fuses; detonating fuses; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators

HS Code 360410

Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles : Fireworks

HS Code 360490

Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles : Other

HS Code 360610

Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter : Liquid or liquefiedgas fuels in containers of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters and of a capacity not exceeding 300 cm³

HS Code 360690

Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 360500 in Nigeria?

HS code 360500 covers Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604 in Nigeria. It sits in Chapter 36 (Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations), Heading 3605 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 360500 the same across all countries?

What system does Nigeria use to classify HS code 360500?

Where can I officially look up HS code 360500 in Nigeria?