Subheading · Section VI

3606.90: Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms: other

3606.90

Official description Other

  • FreeUK
  • 6%–6.5%EU
  • 100%–110%Türkiye
  • 0%–5.9%USA
  • US$282.7mWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 3606.90 belongs to heading 3606 (ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms) in chapter 36.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 3606.90 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 3606.90 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 6% and 6.5%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 3606.90 into 4 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 100% and 110% (average 102.5%).

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, subheading 3606.90 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5.9%. 1 of them is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$282.7m (−3.3% year on year).

The largest exporter was Germany (US$38.4m), followed by the Netherlands.

The biggest buyer was France, with imports of US$34.6m.

The United Kingdom ranked 3rd among 94 exporters with US$27.5m; its largest buyer was the Netherlands.

The United Kingdom imported US$19.7m, most of it from Ireland.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU 6% – 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 6.3% Türkiye 100% – 110% Statutory rate (Law 474) 4 tariff lines · average 102.5% USA Free – 5.9% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3.6%

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.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 3606 90 00 00 Other
  2. 3606 90 10 00 Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms Free
  3. 3606 90 90 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 3606 90 Other:
  2. 3606 90 10 Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms 6%—
  3. 3606 90 90 Other 6.5%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 3606.90 Diğerleri:
  2. Ferro-seryum ve diğer piroforik alaşımlar (her şekilde)
  3. 3606.90.10.10.00 Suni çakmak taşları 110%
  4. 3606.90.10.90.00 Diğerleri 100%
  5. Diğerleri
  6. 3606.90.90.00.11 Katı yakıtlar 100%
  7. 3606.90.90.00.19 Diğerleri 100%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 3606.90 Other:
  2. 3606.90.30.00 Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys 5.9%kg
  3. 3606.90.40.00 Metaldehyde Freekg
  4. 3606.90.80.00 Other 5%kg

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

3606.90 · US$282.7m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$337.9kUS$337.9k+US$2m+US$11.9m+> US$27.5m

Exports: 94
  1. Germany: US$38.4m
  2. Netherlands: US$29.8m
  3. United Kingdom: US$27.5m
  4. Ireland: US$24.3m
  5. China: US$20.4m
  6. Serbia: US$15.3m
  7. Poland: US$13.3m
  8. Belgium: US$12.9m
  9. United States: US$11.9m
  10. Croatia: US$11.8m
  11. Austria: US$8.3m
  12. Denmark: US$7.8m
  13. Czechia: US$5.8m
  14. Spain: US$5.4m
  15. Türkiye: US$5.1m
  16. Romania: US$5m
  17. India: US$4.1m
  18. Ukraine: US$3.6m
  19. Bahrain: US$2.9m
  20. Philippines: US$2.3m
  21. South Korea: US$2.1m
  22. France: US$2m
  23. Bulgaria: US$1.7m
  24. Malaysia: US$1.7m
  25. Chile: US$1.6m
  26. Japan: US$1.5m
  27. Brazil: US$1.5m
  28. United Arab Emirates: US$1.5m
  29. Sweden: US$1.2m
  30. Mexico: US$1.1m
  31. South Africa: US$1.1m
  32. Thailand: US$932.4k
  33. Slovenia: US$876.1k
  34. Hungary: US$814.8k
  35. Italy: US$779.6k
  36. Slovakia: US$721.1k
  37. Lithuania: US$621.3k
  38. Switzerland: US$566.5k
  39. Canada: US$501.3k
  40. Australia: US$483.4k
  41. Finland: US$479.6k
  42. Greece: US$401.6k
  43. Portugal: US$337.9k
  44. Guatemala: US$316.9k
  45. Taiwan: US$257.7k
  46. Russia: US$179k
  47. Egypt: US$150.3k
  48. Estonia: US$149.1k
  49. Hong Kong SAR China: US$143.1k
  50. Malta: US$122.5k
  51. Latvia: US$108.2k
  52. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$92k
  53. Vietnam: US$85.4k
  54. Iran: US$83.6k
  55. Singapore: US$71.7k
  56. New Zealand: US$65.9k
  57. Tanzania: US$54.3k
  58. Indonesia: US$53.5k
  59. Norway: US$41.5k
  60. Cuba: US$35.3k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$38.4m 13.6%
2 Netherlands US$29.8m 10.5%
3 United Kingdom US$27.5m 9.7%
4 Ireland US$24.3m 8.6%
5 China US$20.4m 7.2%
6 Serbia US$15.3m 5.4%
7 Poland US$13.3m 4.7%
8 Belgium US$12.9m 4.6%
9 United States US$11.9m 4.2%
10 Croatia US$11.8m 4.2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 France US$34.6m 12.2%
2 Netherlands US$21.3m 7.5%
3 Germany US$21m 7.4%
4 United Kingdom US$19.7m 7%
5 Italy US$18.9m 6.7%
6 United States US$16.8m 6%
7 Spain US$9.1m 3.2%
8 Portugal US$8.9m 3.1%
9 Belgium US$7.8m 2.8%
10 Norway US$7.6m 2.7%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms: other?

Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms: other fall under HS subheading 3606.90, part of heading 3606, 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 3606.90 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 3606.90 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$38.4m in 2024 (13.6% of world exports).