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HS code for percussion caps

3603

3603 Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “percussion caps” 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.

The UK Global Tariff divides 3603 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 3603 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 6% and 6.5%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 3603 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 6.5% (average 6.3%).

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%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for percussion caps?

Percussion caps are classified under 3603 (Safety fuses) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.