HS Code 36: Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations

Q: Is HS code 36 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 36 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 36 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 36?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 36.

What is HS Code 36

HS Code 36 covers Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section VI (Products of the chemical or allied industries). The two digits "36" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "36" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 36 Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations Cover?

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 3601

Explosives; propellent powders

HS Code 3602

Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders

HS Code 3603

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

HS Code 3604

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

HS Code 3605

Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604

HS Code 3606

Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials n.e.c. in chapter 36

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What HS Codes for Explosives and Pyrotechnics Do Not Cover

Chapter 36 covers explosives, pyrotechnic products, matches, pyrophoric alloys, and combustible preparations. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Firearms and ammunition

Chapter 93

Industrial detonators presented as electrical apparatus

check Chapter 85

Chemical propellants for aerospace

Chapter 88 (as parts)

Toy snap-caps and party poppers (low energy)

may shift to Chapter 95

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Explosives and Pyrotechnics HS 36

HS Code 3601

Explosives; propellent powders

HS Code 3602

Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders

HS Code 3603

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

HS Code 3604

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

HS Code 3605

Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604

HS Code 3606

Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials n.e.c. in chapter 36

HS Code 360100

Explosives; propellent powders

HS Code 360200

Explosives, prepared; other than propellent powders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 36?

HS code 36 covers Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations, one of the chapter 36 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 36 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 36 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 36?