HS 360300 Explosive Initiating Devices

HS 360300 — Electric Detonators and Safety Fuses

Electric detonators and safety fuses are tightly regulated explosive initiating devices primarily consumed by the mining, quarrying, construction, and defense sectors. Supply is highly concentrated among a small number of licensed manufacturers in the US, China, Germany, and Sweden, with trade flows subject to strict national and international export controls including end-user certificate requirements. Transshipment risk is elevated due to dual-use potential for illicit or military applications, making country-of-origin verification and import licensing compliance critical for all trade transactions.

2024
Trade year
184 countries
Importing markets
98 countries
Exporting markets
$2.3B
Global trade
United States
Top exporter
7.50% BCD
India BCD

What is HS Code 360300?

HS Code 360300 covers Electric Detonators and Safety Fuses under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.

Products classified under HS 360300 are used across Mining, Construction, Military & Defense, Oil & Gas Exploration, Quarrying. Demand is driven by Mining activity levels, Infrastructure construction spending, Defense procurement budgets, Oil & gas exploration investment.

Why HS 360300 Matters in Global Trade

Major exporting countries include United States, Czech Republic, France, Canada, Germany based on recent international trade reporting.

Demand is linked to Mining activity levels, Infrastructure construction spending, Defense procurement budgets, Oil & gas exploration investment. Input costs are influenced by Lead azide / PETN (pentaerythritol tetranitrate).

Import Duty for HS 360300 — US, EU, India

Verify final rates with HTSUS, TARIC, CBIC India, and a licensed customs broker.

Import HS 360300 into the United States

US importers of Electric Detonators and Safety Fuses must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.

Import HS 360300 into the European Union

EU importers classify Electric Detonators and Safety Fuses at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.

Import HS 360300 into India

India assesses Electric Detonators and Safety Fuses at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 7.50% + SWS 0.75% + IGST 18% = 27.80% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.

Major Exporting Countries — HS 360300

Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Electric Detonators and Safety Fuses are:

Largest Recorded Trade Corridors — HS 360300

Largest corridors (2024)

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HS 360300 Trade Snapshot

HS Code360300
ProductElectric Detonators and Safety Fuses
Chapter36 — Explosive Initiating Devices
Major exporting countriesUnited States, Czech Republic, France, Canada, Germany
Primary industriesMining, Construction, Military & Defense, Oil & Gas Exploration, Quarrying
Trade year2024
US duty frameworkHTS10 classification dependent
EU duty frameworkTARIC10 classification dependent
India BCD7.50% BCD

HS 360300 Sourcing Intelligence

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Frequently Asked Questions — HS 360300

What products fall under HS Code 360300?

HS Code 360300 covers Electric Detonators and Safety Fuses and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.

What is the import duty for HS 360300?

Duty varies by destination and classification. US: HTS10 classification dependent. EU: TARIC10 classification dependent. India: 7.50% BCD.

Which countries export HS 360300?

Major exporting countries include United States, Czech Republic, France, Canada, Germany, based on recent trade reporting.

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