Heading · Section VI

3606: Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter

3606
  • FreeUK
  • 6%–6.5%EU
  • 100%–110%Türkiye
  • 0%–5.9%USA
  • US$377mWorld trade in 2024

2 subheadings make up heading 3606 in chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain…).

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 statutory rate is between 100% and 110%.

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.

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$38.8m).

The United Kingdom ranked 4th among 106 exporters with US$32.6m.

The United Kingdom imported US$24.2m.

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 100% – 110% Statutory rate (Law 474) 5 tariff lines · average 102% USA Free – 5.9% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 2.7%

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.

Subheadings 2

World trade in 2024

3606 · US$377m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$320.8kUS$320.8k+US$2.2m+US$13.4m+> US$34.4m

Exports: 106
  1. Germany: US$43.6m
  2. China: US$35.7m
  3. Netherlands: US$34.4m
  4. United Kingdom: US$32.6m
  5. United States: US$24.5m
  6. Ireland: US$24.3m
  7. Poland: US$19.9m
  8. Serbia: US$15.7m
  9. Türkiye: US$15.5m
  10. Belgium: US$13.4m
  11. Croatia: US$11.9m
  12. Austria: US$8.9m
  13. Philippines: US$8.6m
  14. South Korea: US$8.3m
  15. Denmark: US$8m
  16. Bahrain: US$7.4m
  17. Spain: US$6.5m
  18. Czechia: US$6m
  19. Romania: US$5m
  20. France: US$4.9m
  21. India: US$4.5m
  22. Ukraine: US$3.6m
  23. United Arab Emirates: US$3.2m
  24. Hong Kong SAR China: US$3m
  25. Malaysia: US$2.2m
  26. Bulgaria: US$1.8m
  27. Japan: US$1.6m
  28. Chile: US$1.6m
  29. Brazil: US$1.5m
  30. Sweden: US$1.3m
  31. Canada: US$1.2m
  32. South Africa: US$1.2m
  33. Mexico: US$1.1m
  34. Italy: US$1.1m
  35. Sri Lanka: US$1.1m
  36. Thailand: US$1m
  37. Slovenia: US$927.8k
  38. Slovakia: US$918.4k
  39. Hungary: US$848.8k
  40. Albania: US$831.3k
  41. Lithuania: US$662.9k
  42. Switzerland: US$657.1k
  43. Australia: US$566.6k
  44. Kuwait: US$504k
  45. Finland: US$500.4k
  46. Greece: US$465.1k
  47. Iran: US$375.9k
  48. Portugal: US$346.5k
  49. Guatemala: US$344.1k
  50. Taiwan: US$320.8k
  51. Egypt: US$270.3k
  52. Russia: US$266.4k
  53. Cyprus: US$231.5k
  54. Indonesia: US$231.3k
  55. Singapore: US$199.7k
  56. Estonia: US$163.1k
  57. Malta: US$137.6k
  58. Latvia: US$134.4k
  59. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$92k
  60. Vietnam: US$85.9k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$43.6m 11.6%
2 China US$35.7m 9.5%
3 Netherlands US$34.4m 9.1%
4 United Kingdom US$32.6m 8.7%
5 United States US$24.5m 6.5%
6 Ireland US$24.3m 6.4%
7 Poland US$19.9m 5.3%
8 Serbia US$15.7m 4.2%
9 Türkiye US$15.5m 4.1%
10 Belgium US$13.4m 3.6%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 France US$38.8m 10.3%
2 United States US$35.4m 9.4%
3 Germany US$26.4m 7%
4 Netherlands US$24.6m 6.5%
5 United Kingdom US$24.2m 6.4%
6 Italy US$21.3m 5.7%
7 Spain US$11.9m 3.2%
8 Belgium US$9.6m 2.6%
9 Portugal US$9.5m 2.5%
10 Saudi Arabia US$8m 2.1%

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:

  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 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$43.6m in 2024 (11.6% of world exports).