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HS code for gun-powder (black powder)
3601
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “gun-powder (black powder)” points to heading 3601: propellent powders. 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, 3601 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for 3601; the duty is 5.7%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 3601 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5.7%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 5.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 5.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA 3.25% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 6.5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free – 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Brazil 10.8% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 10.8% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan 6.4% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for gun-powder (black powder)?
Gun-powder (black powder) are classified under 3601 (Propellent powders) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.