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Chapter 36Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparationsUS Harmonized Tariff Schedule
U.S. Import Duty, Tariffs, and Classification Details for Chapter 36
Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations, classified under Section VI (Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 6 headings.
Other Chapters in Section VI
Ch. 28Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopesCh. 29Organic chemicalsCh. 30Pharmaceutical productsCh. 31FertilizersCh. 32Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and masticsCh. 33Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparationsCh. 34Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modeling pastes, 'dental waxes' and dental preparations with a basis of plasterCh. 35Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymesCh. 37Photographic or cinematographic goodsCh. 38Miscellaneous chemical products
HTS Headings in Chapter 36
63601.00.00.00Propellant powders
3602.00.00Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders
3603Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators:
3604Fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles:
3605.00.00Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604
3606Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter:

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