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HS code for detonators, detonating fuses
3603 Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “detonators, detonating fuses” points to heading 3603: safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 3603 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 3603 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 6.5% (average 6.3%).
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 3603 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 6% and 6.5%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
EU 6% – 6.5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 6.3% 
Türkiye 6% – 6.5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 6.3% 
USA 0.2% – 4.2% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 1.8% 
Canada 6.5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 1.4% 
Brazil 10.8% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Argentina 10.8% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Japan Free – 6.4% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 5.5% 
Taiwan 5% – 6.5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 6% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for detonators, detonating fuses?
Detonators, detonating fuses are classified under 3603 (Safety fuses) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.