HS Chapter 36 — Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; combustible preparations
HS chapter 36 (Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; combustible preparations) covers 7 product categories in U.S. import records, with 93,762 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported headings are Fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles, Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms, and HS 3605.
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Headings in this chapter
| HS | Heading | Products | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3604 | Fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles | 2 | 89,067 |
| 3606 | Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms | 2 | 2,538 |
| 3605 | HS 3605 | 1 | 1,314 |
| 3602 | HS 3602 | 1 | 433 |
| 3601 | HS 3601 | 1 | 410 |
Frequently asked questions about HS chapter 36
What is HS chapter 36?
Chapter 36 of the Harmonized System covers explosives, pyrotechnic products, matches, combustible preparations. In U.S. import records it spans 5 four-digit headings and 7 six-digit product codes.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS chapter 36?
ImportDoor has 93,762 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under chapter 36, updated monthly.
Which HS 36 heading is imported most into the U.S.?
HS 3604 (Fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets) leads with 89,067 shipments, followed by HS 3606 (Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms) and HS 3605 (HS 3605).