Chapter · Section VI

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

36
  • 0%–6.5%UK
  • 5.7%–6.5%EU
  • 25%–110%Türkiye
  • 0%–6.5%USA
  • US$7.7bnWorld trade in 2024

6 headings make up chapter 36, part of section VI, products of the chemical or allied industries.

In the UK Global Tariff, chapter 36 covers 17 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 15 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides chapter 36 into 14 tariff lines; the duty is between 5.7% and 6.5% (average 6.3%).

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, chapter 36 covers 22 tariff lines and the statutory rate is between 25% and 110%.

World trade in chapter 36 goods reached US$7.7bn in 2024, up 12.8% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 18.2% of the total, ahead of the United States.

The United States imported the most (US$1.3bn).

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 17 tariff lines · average 0.4% EU 5.7% – 6.5% Third-country duty 14 tariff lines · average 6.3% Türkiye 25% – 110% Statutory rate (Law 474) 22 tariff lines · average 97% USA Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 16 tariff lines · average 2.5%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Headings 6

World trade in 2024

36 · US$7.7bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$4.2mUS$4.2m+US$51.3m+US$119.4m+> US$418.8m

Exports: 138
  1. China: US$1.4bn
  2. United States: US$1bn
  3. France: US$431.1m
  4. Canada: US$418.8m
  5. Czechia: US$398.3m
  6. India: US$379.1m
  7. Germany: US$355.5m
  8. South Africa: US$191.5m
  9. Poland: US$176m
  10. Spain: US$151.7m
  11. Sweden: US$149.1m
  12. Mexico: US$141.6m
  13. United Kingdom: US$119.9m
  14. Italy: US$119.4m
  15. Netherlands: US$116.4m
  16. Russia: US$111.4m
  17. Switzerland: US$109.3m
  18. Türkiye: US$107.1m
  19. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$105.4m
  20. Thailand: US$103.5m
  21. Australia: US$102.3m
  22. Peru: US$95.1m
  23. Slovakia: US$89.1m
  24. Austria: US$87.4m
  25. Serbia: US$87.3m
  26. Philippines: US$82.2m
  27. South Korea: US$81.4m
  28. Egypt: US$79.6m
  29. Chile: US$79.3m
  30. Brazil: US$75.3m
  31. Norway: US$66.3m
  32. Belgium: US$64.9m
  33. Finland: US$51.3m
  34. Malaysia: US$32.8m
  35. Zambia: US$32.2m
  36. Bulgaria: US$32m
  37. Croatia: US$30.9m
  38. Ukraine: US$28m
  39. Romania: US$26.2m
  40. Costa Rica: US$25.2m
  41. Ireland: US$24.6m
  42. Pakistan: US$18.8m
  43. Vietnam: US$16.9m
  44. Japan: US$16.4m
  45. Kenya: US$15.1m
  46. Singapore: US$14.8m
  47. Montenegro: US$13.7m
  48. Hong Kong SAR China: US$12.7m
  49. Denmark: US$12.1m
  50. Indonesia: US$12m
  51. Hungary: US$11.1m
  52. Argentina: US$10.6m
  53. Bolivia: US$9.9m
  54. Israel: US$9.8m
  55. Greece: US$9.3m
  56. Portugal: US$9m
  57. Guatemala: US$7.9m
  58. Albania: US$7.6m
  59. Bahrain: US$7.4m
  60. Uganda: US$7.4m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.4bn 18.2%
2 United States US$1bn 13.1%
3 France US$431.1m 5.6%
4 Canada US$418.8m 5.5%
5 Czechia US$398.3m 5.2%
6 India US$379.1m 5%
7 Germany US$355.5m 4.6%
8 South Africa US$191.5m 2.5%
9 Poland US$176m 2.3%
10 Spain US$151.7m 2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$1.3bn 16.4%
2 Germany US$425.4m 5.6%
3 Türkiye US$280.1m 3.7%
4 Canada US$257.7m 3.4%
5 Poland US$223.9m 2.9%
6 Australia US$222.1m 2.9%
7 France US$201.2m 2.6%
8 Italy US$194.7m 2.5%
9 Czechia US$189.3m 2.5%
10 China US$180.6m 2.4%

Chapter notes

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:

  1. (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;

  2. (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; and

  3. (c) resin torches, firelighters and the like.

Products classified here

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations?

Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations make up HS chapter 36, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 36 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 36 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.7% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches…?

China, with US$1.4bn in 2024 (18.2% of world exports).