HS Code 360500: Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604

Q: Is HS code 360500 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 360500 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 360500 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 360500?

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 360500.

What is HS Code 360500

HS Code 360500 covers Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604. 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 3605 — Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604. 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 360500 Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 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 3605

Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604

HS Code 360500

Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604

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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 Safety Matches HS 360500

South Africa

Key Importer & Exporter

Tanzania, United Republic of

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 360500?

HS code 360500 covers Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604 under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 36 (Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches;pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations), Heading 3605, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 360500 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 360500 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 360500?