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Section VI - Chapter 36
Explosives; Pyrotechnic Products; Matches; Pyrophoric Alloys; Certain Combustible Preparations
Notes
1. This chapter does not cover separate chemically defined compounds other than those described in note 2 (a) or (b) below.
2. The expression "articles of combustible materials" in heading 3606 applies only to:
(a). Metaldehyde, hexamethylenetetramine and similar substances, put up in forms (for example, tablets, sticks or similar forms) for use as fuels; fuels with a basis of alcohol, and similar prepared fuels, in solid or semi-solid form;
(b). Liquid or liquefied-gas fuels in containers of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters, and of a capacity not exceeding 300 cm3 (46 in3); and
(c). Resin torches, firelighters and the like.

Schedule B No. and Headings Commodity Description Unit of Quantity Second Quantity
36 Explosives; Pyrotechnic Products; Matches; Pyrophoric Alloys; Certain Combustible Preparations
3601.00.0000 - Propellent powders kg
36.02 - Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders:
3602.00.0030 - - Dynamite and other high explosives, put up in cartridges, sticks, or other forms, suitable for blasting kg
3602.00.0060 - - Other kg
3603.00.0000 - Safety fuses; detonating fuses; percussion or detonating caps, igniters; electric detonators Thsnds
36.04 - Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles:
3604.10 - - Fireworks:
3604.10.1000 - - - Class 1.3G kg
3604.10.9000 - - - Other kg
3604.90.0000 - - Other kg
3605.00.0000 - Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604 Gr contain.
36.06 - Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter:
3606.10.0000 - - Liquid or liquefied-gas fuels in containers of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters, and of a capacity not exceeding 300 cm3 (46 in3) No.
3606.90.0000 - - Other kg

Source: U.S. Census Bureau | Foreign Trade | ftdwebm 7;ster@census.gov |  Last Revised: March 20, 2024