HS Code 360490: Pyrotechnic products; signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles (excluding fireworks)

Q: Is HS code 360490 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 360490 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 360490 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 360490?

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 360490.

What is HS Code 360490

HS Code 360490 covers Pyrotechnic products; signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles (excluding fireworks). It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries · Chapter 36 — Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations · Heading 3604 — Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 360490 Pyrotechnic products; signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles (excluding fireworks) 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 3604

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

HS Code 360490

Pyrotechnic products; signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles (excluding fireworks)

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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.

Top Trading Countries for Signalling Flares and Pyrotechnics HS 360490

Malaysia

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Uruguay

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Peru

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 360490?

HS code 360490 covers Pyrotechnic products; signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles (excluding fireworks) under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 36 (Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations), Heading 3604, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 360490 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 360490 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 360490?