CHAPTER 36 · LEGAL NOTES
Chapter 36
The 20 legal notes below govern classification under Chapter 36. They are part of the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule and are cited verbatim in CBP rulings.
As of June 9, 2026
Chapter notes
Note 1
Chapter Note 1: This chapter does not cover separate chemically defined compounds other than those described in note 2(a) or (b) below.
Note 2
Chapter Note 2: The expression "articles of combustible materials" in heading 3606 applies only to: (a) Metaldehyde, hexamethylenetetramine and similar substances, put up in forms (for example, tablets, sticks or similar forms) for use as fuels; fuels with a basis of alcohol, and similar prepared fuels, in solid or semi-solid form; (b) Liquid or liquefied-gas fuels in containers of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters, and of a capacity not exceeding 300 cm 3 ; and (c) Resin torches, firelighters and the like.
Additional U.S. notes
Note 1
Additional U.S. Note 1: The importation of white phosphorus matches is prohibited. Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special
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