HSN code list by chapter
HSN Code List Chapter 36: Explosives, fireworks and matches
Matches are taxed at 5%. Explosives, fireworks and other pyrotechnic products are generally taxed at 18%.
HSN headings in this chapter
3601
Propellant powders
3602
Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders
3603
Safety fuses
3604
Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals
3605
Matches
3606
Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms
How to read an HSN code
An HSN code is read from left to right. The first 2 digits are the chapter, the first 4 digits are the heading, 6 digits are the subheading and the full 8 digits are the tariff item used in India for customs and GST. Open a heading to see every 8-digit code under it.
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