HSN 36: Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric…
HSN code 36 covers: Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations.
After the 22 Sep 2025 reform most goods fall under 5% or 18% GST (a few sin/luxury items are 40%). We don't show an exact rate for this specific code because it isn't verified — check the CBIC rate finder or your CA, then enter that rate when you invoice.
Rates were revised in the 22 Sep 2025 GST reform (now a two-slab 5% / 18% structure for most goods, with a 40% slab for sin/luxury items). This is a reference, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.
Headings under chapter 36
- 3601 — Explosives; propellent powders
- 3602 — Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders
- 3603 — Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators
- 3604 — Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles
- 3605 — Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604
- 3606 — Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials n.e.c. in chapter 36
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