HTSUS, United States
3601.00.00.00
Propellant powders
Classification path
- Propellant powders
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 3.25%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 60%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Trade agreement rates
FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA
About heading 3601
Propellant powders
Heading 3601 covers propellant powders. The heading has one declarable line, 3601.00.00.00, for propellant powders with a general (MFN) duty rate of 3.25%.
Full guide to heading 3601Products in this heading
- Smokeless rifle powder
- Smokeless pistol powder
- Shotshell propellant powder
- Muzzleloading black powder sold as propellant
- Reloading powder for cartridge ammunition
- Single-base propellant powder
- Double-base propellant powder
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for smokeless propellant powder?
Smokeless propellant powder is classified under 3601.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) duty rate is 3.25%.
What is the duty on propellant powders?
Propellant powders are dutiable at the general (MFN) rate of 3.25% under 3601.00.00.00.
How do I classify black powder for muzzleloading?
Black powder sold as a propellant is classified in 3601.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.25%. If the product is a prepared explosive rather than a propellant, it does not belong in heading 3601.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.