HSN Chapter 36
HSN Chapter 36 — Explosives; Pyrotechnic Products; Matches; Pyrophoric
HSN Chapter 36 covers explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations. It contains 6 four-digit headings and 52 HSN codes in total. Below is every heading in Chapter 36 with its GST 2.0 rate (verified against CBIC). Use the search tool for any specific 6- or 8-digit sub-code.
Source: CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).
HSN codes in Chapter 36
52 codes · GST 2.0 rates per the CBIC GST rate schedule (effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07.
| HSN Code | Description | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3601 | Propellant Powders | 18% |
| 3602 | Prepared Explosives, Other Than Propellant Powders | 18% |
| 3603 | Safety Fuses; Detonating Cords; Percussion Or Detonating Caps; Igniters; Electric Detonators | 18% |
| 3604 | Fireworks, Signalling Flares, Rain Rockets, Fog Signals And Other Pyrotechnic Articles | 18% |
| 3605 | Matches, Other Than Pyrotechnic Articles Of Heading 3604 | 5% |
| 3606 | Ferro-Cerium And Other Pyrophoric Alloys In All Forms; Articles Of Combustible Materials As Specified In Note 2 To This Chapter | 18% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What products are in HSN Chapter 36?
Chapter 36 covers explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations, spanning 6 headings and 52 HSN codes.
What is the GST rate for Chapter 36 goods?
GST rates vary by specific code under GST 2.0 (Nil, 5%, 18% or 40%). See the rate against each heading above, or search the exact 8-digit code in the HSN Code Finder.
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