HS Code Range: 3601.00.00 to 3606.90.90

This chapter includes:

• Propellant powders and explosives
  
  

• Fireworks and signaling flares
  
  

• Safety fuses and ignition devices
  
  

• Matches
  
  

• Certain chemical-based combustible preparations
  
  

⚠️ Highly regulated – licensing and government permissions mandatory for trade, import/export.

🔹 3601 – Propellant Powders (Gunpowder, Blasting)

3601.00.00 Propellant powders (e.g., gunpowder)

🔹 3602 – Prepared Explosives (Excl. Propellant Powders)

3602.00.10 Dynamite

3602.00.20 Slurry explosives

3602.00.30 Emulsion explosives

3602.00.90 Other prepared explosives

✅ Used in mining, construction, defense — requires Explosives Act compliance.

🔹 3603 – Safety Fuses, Detonating Fuses, Igniters

3603.00.10 Safety fuses

3603.00.20 Detonating fuses

3603.00.30 Electric detonators

3603.00.40 Non-electric detonators

3603.00.90 Other igniters, detonating cords

🔹 3604 – Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles

3604.10.00 Fireworks (rockets, crackers, sparklers, etc.)

3604.90.10 Pyrotechnic signaling devices (marine, rail)

3604.90.90 Other pyrotechnic articles

✅ India is a major producer of fireworks (esp. Sivakasi, TN) but exports are heavily restricted.

🔹 3605 – Matches

3605.00.10 Safety matches (box)

3605.00.20 Wax matches

3605.00.90 Other matches

✅ India exports safety and wax matches to Africa, Gulf, and South Asia.

🔹 3606 – Other Combustible Preparations

3606.10.00 Liquid/solid fuels for lighters or torches

3606.90.10 Fuel tablets (e.g., for camping)

3606.90.90 Other combustible preparations