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Fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles

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Heading 3604 covers fireworks and other pyrotechnic articles such as signaling flares, rain rockets and fog signals. The main split is between fireworks under 3604.10 and other pyrotechnic articles under 3604.90. Fireworks are further split by Class 1.3G display or special fireworks and other fireworks including Class 1.4G.

Products in this heading

Display fireworks, Class 1.3G
Consumer fireworks, Class 1.4G
Signaling flares
Rain rockets
Fog signals
Pyrotechnic signaling devices
Theatrical pyrotechnic articles

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the item is a firework or another pyrotechnic article; fireworks go to 3604.10 and other articles go to 3604.90.
For fireworks, check the hazard class: display or special fireworks of Class 1.3G use 3604.10.10.00.
For other fireworks, check whether they are Class 1.4G (Class C) for 3604.10.90.10 or another class for 3604.10.90.50.
For non-firework items, confirm the use as a signaling flare, rain rocket, fog signal or similar pyrotechnic article for 3604.90.00.00.
Use the article's physical form and intended function, not retail packaging or brand name, to select the line.

Often confused with

Safety fuses and detonating cords
They are fuse or detonating components, not pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604.
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Percussion caps and electric detonators
These are priming or detonating devices classified in heading 3603.
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Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys
These are pyrophoric alloys, not fireworks or pyrotechnic articles.
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Matches
Matches are classified in heading 3605, separate from pyrotechnic articles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for display fireworks?

Display or special fireworks of Class 1.3G are classified under 3604.10.10.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 2.4%.

What is the duty on consumer fireworks Class 1.4G?

Fireworks other than display or special fireworks that are Class 1.4G (Class C) are classified under 3604.10.90.10 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 5.3%.

How do I classify signaling flares or fog signals?

Signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and similar non-firework pyrotechnic articles are classified under 3604.90.00.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 6.5%.

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.