Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders
2 declarable lines
Heading 3602 covers prepared explosives other than propellant powders. It has two declarable lines: 3602.00.00.30 for dynamite and other high explosives put up in cartridges, sticks or other forms suitable for blasting, and 3602.00.00.60 for all other prepared explosives. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Dynamite in cylindrical cartridges for blasting
- Emulsion explosives packaged in sticks or cartridges
- Water-gel explosives put up in cartridge form
- Cast booster charges used in blasting
- Shaped or cutting charges sold as ready-to-use explosive units
- Blasting agents packaged in cartridges or sticks
- Bulk packaged two-component explosives not in powder form
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the product is a prepared explosive and not a propellant powder, which falls outside this heading.
- Check whether the explosive is put up in cartridges, sticks or other forms suitable for blasting, which points to 3602.00.00.30.
- Check whether the explosive is a high explosive such as dynamite, as opposed to another prepared explosive.
- Use 3602.00.00.60 for prepared explosives that do not meet the blasting-form description of the first line.
- Confirm the good is not an initiator, fuse or pyrotechnic article, which are classified in other headings of chapter 36.
Often confused with
- Heading 3601Propellant powders such as smokeless powder for ammunition or reloading
Propellant powders are a separate heading and are not prepared explosives of 3602.
- Heading 3603Detonating caps and electric detonators
These are initiators covered by the safety fuse and detonator heading.
- Heading 3604Fireworks and signaling flares
Pyrotechnic articles for display or signaling are classified in 3604.
- Heading 3606Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys
Pyrophoric alloys are named in 3606, not treated as prepared explosives.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for dynamite?
Dynamite and other high explosives put up in cartridges, sticks or other forms suitable for blasting are classified under 3602.00.00.30. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
What is the duty on prepared explosives?
Both lines in heading 3602 carry a general (MFN) rate of Free. That applies to 3602.00.00.30 for blasting explosives in cartridge or stick form and to 3602.00.00.60 for other prepared explosives.
How do I classify explosive cartridges versus detonators?
Explosive cartridges or sticks suitable for blasting go under 3602.00.00.30, which has a general (MFN) rate of Free. Detonating caps and detonators are not classified in this heading and fall under heading 3603.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.