3602.00.00
Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders
Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.
Duty rates
Column 1 (General / MFN)
Free
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
Free
The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.
Trade measures (Chapter 99)
No active Chapter 99 measures are linked to this code.
Rate-change history
What the rate was before, and when it changed. The government schedule replaces each revision in place; we keep the timeline.
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NEW_PROGRAM Executive Order Feb 1, 2026 — Reciprocal Tariff (FR 2026-03824)
Section 122 reciprocal surcharge in effect — additional 10% on most imports through July 24, 2026
See the change → -
Base rate HTS 2025
Column 1 general rate set to Free.
Related CBP rulings
The tariff classification of an explosive mixture from China
The product under consideration is a mixture of 50 percent trinitrotoluene (TNT) (CAS No. 118-96-7) and 50 percent cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX) (CAS No. 121-82-4) obtained from decommissioned munitions. It will be imported in boxes a
REThe tariff classification of Autostem™ and Booster Cartridges from South Africa. Correction to Ruling Number N260520
The subject merchandise consists of a polymer cartridge (Autostem™) and Booster cartridge, both from South Africa. The Autostem™ cartridges consist of a polymer cartridge, with lengths varying from 84mm to 420mm. The Autostem™ cartridges co
The tariff classification of Autostem™ and Booster Cartridges from South Africa
The subject merchandise consists of a polymer cartridge (Autostem™) and Booster cartridge, both from South Africa. The Autostem™ cartridges consist of a polymer cartridge, with lengths varying from 84mm to 420mm. The Autostem™ cartridges co
Tariff classification of explosive cartridges for blasting from South Korea.
S. Kim Capsules that are based on a mixture of sodium nitrate, ferric oxide red and aluminum powder put up in cartridge form and designed for use in blasting rock.
Classification of explosive charges for air bag inflators from Germany.
The products designated Propellant A and Propellant B are explosive charges in tablet form for use in TRW Airbag Inflator Models PPl-3 and PPl-3-2S. Each charge is an explosive mixture based on organic nitrates. The charges are designed to
The tariff classification of an explosive charge for an air bag igniter from Japan.
The product designated ISI-2004 is described as an explosive charge in wafer or tablet form for use in air bag igniters. The charge is an explosive mixture based an organic nitrate. The charge is designed to produce an extremely large relea
The tariff classification of a blasting agent from Mexico
The merchandise to be imported is a blasting agent marketed under the name GEL-PAC and used in surface mining operations. It is composed of the following: Ammonium nitrate ------------------------- 70.55% Water -----------------------------
Other codes in heading 3602
Duty by origin country
The rate above is the statutory base. Total landed duty depends on origin — see the calculated rate for 3602.00.00 from each major US trading partner.
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