Heading · Chapter 36
3604: Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles
2 subheadings make up heading 3604 in chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain…).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
USA 2.4% – 6.5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 4.7% 
Canada 6.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 3.6% – 12.6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 9.6% 
Argentina 3.6% – 20% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 16.5% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Japan 4% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 12 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$404kUS$404k+US$3m+US$18m+> US$92m
Exports: 98
- China: US$1bn
- Germany: US$109m
- United States: US$92m
- France: US$74m
- Netherlands: US$58m
- United Kingdom: US$33m
- Czechia: US$30m
- Spain: US$30m
- Italy: US$18m
- Poland: US$18m
- Sweden: US$8m
- Bulgaria: US$8m
- Singapore: US$6m
- Israel: US$6m
- Thailand: US$6m
- Montenegro: US$6m
- Albania: US$5m
- Switzerland: US$5m
- Cambodia: US$3m
- Denmark: US$3m
- El Salvador: US$3m
- Brazil: US$3m
- Hungary: US$3m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$3m
- Portugal: US$3m
- Canada: US$2m
- Taiwan: US$2m
- South Africa: US$2m
- Vietnam: US$2m
- Austria: US$2m
- Slovakia: US$2m
- Indonesia: US$1m
- Russia: US$1m
- Norway: US$1m
- Greece: US$1m
- Japan: US$1m
- Guatemala: US$1m
- Peru: US$1m
- Türkiye: US$985k
- Slovenia: US$984k
- Mexico: US$978k
- Croatia: US$956k
- Serbia: US$870k
- Malaysia: US$765k
- India: US$758k
- New Zealand: US$659k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$620k
- Australia: US$504k
- Romania: US$404k
- Costa Rica: US$403k
- Ukraine: US$398k
- Belgium: US$370k
- Lithuania: US$370k
- Latvia: US$328k
- Panama: US$283k
- Estonia: US$242k
- Honduras: US$228k
- Mauritius: US$199k
- Ireland: US$175k
- Kyrgyzstan: US$135k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$576kUS$576k+US$4m+US$20m+> US$48m
Imports: 190
- United States: US$578m
- Germany: US$206m
- Netherlands: US$84m
- United Kingdom: US$55m
- Poland: US$49m
- Italy: US$48m
- Japan: US$42m
- Malaysia: US$32m
- France: US$31m
- Russia: US$26m
- Hungary: US$25m
- Thailand: US$24m
- Spain: US$24m
- Taiwan: US$23m
- Australia: US$23m
- Czechia: US$23m
- Denmark: US$22m
- Canada: US$22m
- Guatemala: US$20m
- Indonesia: US$18m
- China: US$17m
- Djibouti: US$16m
- Singapore: US$16m
- Switzerland: US$15m
- Austria: US$14m
- South Korea: US$14m
- India: US$14m
- Portugal: US$14m
- Sweden: US$13m
- Slovakia: US$13m
- Norway: US$12m
- Romania: US$11m
- South Africa: US$11m
- Belgium: US$11m
- Türkiye: US$10m
- Ukraine: US$10m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$8m
- United Arab Emirates: US$7m
- Finland: US$7m
- Mexico: US$7m
- Peru: US$6m
- Israel: US$6m
- Chile: US$6m
- Colombia: US$5m
- Brazil: US$5m
- New Zealand: US$5m
- Iceland: US$5m
- El Salvador: US$4m
- Croatia: US$4m
- Serbia: US$4m
- Vietnam: US$4m
- Ecuador: US$4m
- Bulgaria: US$4m
- Slovenia: US$3m
- Greece: US$3m
- Cambodia: US$3m
- Georgia: US$3m
- Panama: US$3m
- Moldova: US$3m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$3m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$1bn | 68.1% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$109m | 6.2% |
| 3 | United States | US$92m | 5.2% |
| 4 |  France | US$74m | 4.2% |
| 5 |  Netherlands | US$58m | 3.3% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | US$33m | 1.9% |
| 7 |  Czechia | US$30m | 1.7% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$30m | 1.7% |
| 9 |  Italy | US$18m | 1% |
| 10 |  Poland | US$18m | 1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$578m | 32.7% |
| 2 | Germany | US$206m | 11.6% |
| 3 | Netherlands | US$84m | 4.7% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$55m | 3.1% |
| 5 | Poland | US$49m | 2.8% |
| 6 | Italy | US$48m | 2.7% |
| 7 | Japan | US$42m | 2.4% |
| 8 |  Malaysia | US$32m | 1.8% |
| 9 | France | US$31m | 1.7% |
| 10 |  Russia | US$26m | 1.5% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 3604 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 3604 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 3604 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 3604 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 2.4% and 6.5% (average 4.7%).
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 3604 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 3604 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 15%.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 3604 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 3.6% and 12.6%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 3604 into 11 tariff lines; the duty is between 3.6% and 20% (average 16.5%).
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 3604 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 3604 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 2.5%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 3604 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 4%.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 3604 into 12 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 3604 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 3604 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 3604 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 3604 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 6%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 3604 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
World trade in heading 3604 goods reached US$2bn in 2024, up 9.9% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 68.1% of the total, ahead of Germany.
The United States imported the most (US$578m).
The United Kingdom ranked 6th among 98 exporters with US$33m.
The United Kingdom imported US$55m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles?
Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles fall under HS heading 3604, part of chapter 36, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3604 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3604 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog…?
China, with US$1bn in 2024 (68.1% of world exports).