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HS code for firelighters

3606

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

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “firelighters” points to heading 3606: ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter. 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, 3606 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 3606 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 6.5% (average 6.3%).

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 3606 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 6% and 6.5%.

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%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for firelighters?

Firelighters are classified under 3606 (Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.