Heading · Chapter 36
3606: Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter
2 subheadings make up heading 3606 in chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain…).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU 6% – 6.5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 6.3% 
Türkiye 6% – 6.5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 6.3% 
USA Free – 5.9% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 2.7% 
Canada 6.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 7.5% 
Brazil 12.6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 4% 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 2.5% · 1× specific or compound duty 
Japan 3.3% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 6.5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 6.5% General (MFN) 3 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$321kUS$321k+US$2m+US$13m+> US$34m
Exports: 106
- Germany: US$44m
- China: US$36m
- Netherlands: US$34m
- United Kingdom: US$33m
- United States: US$25m
- Ireland: US$24m
- Poland: US$20m
- Serbia: US$16m
- Türkiye: US$15m
- Belgium: US$13m
- Croatia: US$12m
- Austria: US$9m
- Philippines: US$9m
- South Korea: US$8m
- Denmark: US$8m
- Bahrain: US$7m
- Spain: US$7m
- Czechia: US$6m
- Romania: US$5m
- France: US$5m
- India: US$5m
- Ukraine: US$4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$3m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$3m
- Malaysia: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$2m
- Japan: US$2m
- Chile: US$2m
- Brazil: US$2m
- Sweden: US$1m
- Canada: US$1m
- South Africa: US$1m
- Mexico: US$1m
- Italy: US$1m
- Sri Lanka: US$1m
- Thailand: US$1m
- Slovenia: US$928k
- Slovakia: US$918k
- Hungary: US$849k
- Albania: US$831k
- Lithuania: US$663k
- Switzerland: US$657k
- Australia: US$567k
- Kuwait: US$504k
- Finland: US$500k
- Greece: US$465k
- Iran: US$376k
- Portugal: US$347k
- Guatemala: US$344k
- Taiwan: US$321k
- Egypt: US$270k
- Russia: US$266k
- Cyprus: US$232k
- Indonesia: US$231k
- Singapore: US$200k
- Estonia: US$163k
- Malta: US$138k
- Latvia: US$134k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$92k
- Vietnam: US$86k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$142kUS$142k+US$1m+US$5m+> US$21m
Imports: 196
- France: US$39m
- United States: US$35m
- Germany: US$26m
- Netherlands: US$25m
- United Kingdom: US$24m
- Italy: US$21m
- Spain: US$12m
- Belgium: US$10m
- Portugal: US$9m
- Saudi Arabia: US$8m
- Norway: US$8m
- Australia: US$8m
- Romania: US$7m
- Austria: US$7m
- Sweden: US$6m
- Canada: US$6m
- Thailand: US$6m
- Poland: US$6m
- China: US$5m
- Finland: US$5m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5m
- Switzerland: US$5m
- Japan: US$5m
- Greece: US$4m
- Hungary: US$4m
- Denmark: US$4m
- New Zealand: US$3m
- Slovakia: US$3m
- Chile: US$3m
- Ireland: US$3m
- Croatia: US$3m
- Israel: US$3m
- Kenya: US$3m
- Türkiye: US$3m
- Brazil: US$2m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2m
- Ukraine: US$2m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Kuwait: US$2m
- South Korea: US$2m
- Slovenia: US$2m
- Malaysia: US$2m
- Bulgaria: US$1m
- Indonesia: US$1m
- Vietnam: US$1m
- Mexico: US$1m
- Dominican Republic: US$1m
- Morocco: US$1m
- Luxembourg: US$1m
- India: US$1m
- Serbia: US$1m
- Cyprus: US$972k
- Senegal: US$912k
- Latvia: US$845k
- Jordan: US$843k
- Estonia: US$824k
- Russia: US$785k
- Lithuania: US$749k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | US$44m | 11.6% |
| 2 |  China | US$36m | 9.5% |
| 3 |  Netherlands | US$34m | 9.1% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$33m | 8.7% |
| 5 | United States | US$25m | 6.5% |
| 6 |  Ireland | US$24m | 6.4% |
| 7 |  Poland | US$20m | 5.3% |
| 8 |  Serbia | US$16m | 4.2% |
| 9 | Türkiye | US$15m | 4.1% |
| 10 |  Belgium | US$13m | 3.6% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  France | US$39m | 10.3% |
| 2 | United States | US$35m | 9.4% |
| 3 | Germany | US$26m | 7% |
| 4 | Netherlands | US$25m | 6.5% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | US$24m | 6.4% |
| 6 |  Italy | US$21m | 5.7% |
| 7 |  Spain | US$12m | 3.2% |
| 8 | Belgium | US$10m | 2.6% |
| 9 |  Portugal | US$9m | 2.5% |
| 10 |  Saudi Arabia | US$8m | 2.1% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Tariff change · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R2163 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 3606 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 3606 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 6.5% (average 6.3%).
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 3606 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 6% and 6.5%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 3606 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5.9% (average 2.7%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 3606 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 3606 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 15% (average 7.5%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 3606 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 12.6%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 3606 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is 12.6%.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 3606 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 3606 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 5% (average 2.5%). 2 of them are duty-free. 1 line has a specific or compound duty.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 3606 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 3.3%.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 3606 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 3606 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 3606 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 3606 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 3606 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 3606 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
World trade in heading 3606 goods reached US$377m in 2024, down 2.1% on 2023.
Germany was the largest exporter with 11.6% of the total, ahead of China.
France imported the most (US$39m).
The United Kingdom ranked 4th among 106 exporters with US$33m.
The United Kingdom imported US$24m.
Legal 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:
(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; and
(c) resin torches, firelighters and the like.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter?
Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter fall under HS heading 3606, part of chapter 36, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3606 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 ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3606 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all…?
Germany, with US$44m in 2024 (11.6% of world exports).