Chapter 36 - Explosives, pyrotechnics
16 tariff codes found in this chapter
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3601.00.00.00 | Propellent powders. | 6.5% |
| 3602.00.00 | Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders. | 6.5% |
| 3602.00.00.11 | Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders. - Explosives, put up in cartridges, sticks or other forms, suitable for blasting: - Based on nitroglycerin | 6.5% |
| 3602.00.00.19 | Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders. - Explosives, put up in cartridges, sticks or other forms, suitable for blasting: - Other | 6.5% |
| 3602.00.00.90 | Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders. - Other: - Other | 6.5% |
| 3603.10.00.00 | Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators. - Safety fuses | 6.5% |
| 3603.20.00.00 | Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators. - Detonating cords | 6.5% |
| 3603.30.00.00 | Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators. - Percussion caps | 6.5% |
| 3603.40.00.00 | Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators. - Detonating caps | 6.5% |
| 3603.50.00.00 | Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators. - Igniters | 6.5% |
| 3603.60.00.00 | Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators. - Electric detonators | 6.5% |
| 3604.10.00.00 | Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles. - Fireworks | 6.5% |
| 3604.90.00.00 | Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles. - Other | 6.5% |
| 3605.00.00.00 | Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 36.04. | 6.5% |
| 3606.10.00.00 | Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in Note 2 to this Chapter. - 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 cm3 | 6.5% |
| 3606.90.00.00 | Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in Note 2 to this Chapter. - Other | 6.5% |
About HS Chapter 36
Chapter 36 of the Canadian customs tariff covers explosives, pyrotechnics. TariffCalc lists 16 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 6.5% to 6.5% (average 6.5%).
0 of 16 items (0%) are duty-free under MFN. Importers from countries with Canadian free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CCFTA, CKFTA, and others) can often import at 0% when rules of origin are met.
Example calculation
| Value for duty (CAD) | $10,000 |
| MFN duty (6.5%) | $650 |
| GST 5% | $533 |
| Total landed (before freight) | $11,183 |
Simplified illustrative calculation. Provincial taxes (HST/PST/QST) and surtaxes not included.
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What is HS Chapter 36 in the Canadian customs tariff?▾
Chapter 36 covers explosives, pyrotechnics. It contains 16 10-digit tariff items in the TariffCalc database, with MFN duty rates ranging from 6.5% to 6.5%.
What is the typical duty rate for Chapter 36 imports?▾
The average MFN rate across Chapter 36 is 6.5%. 0 of 16 items are duty-free under MFN, with the remainder subject to duty. Free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP) may reduce the rate to 0% for qualifying goods.
Do free trade agreements apply?▾
Yes. Most items in this chapter qualify for preferential rates under CUSMA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU, UK), CPTPP (Japan, Vietnam, etc.), and other Canadian FTAs. See each tariff item’s detail page for the full rate-by-agreement breakdown.
How do I calculate import duties?▾
For a CAD $10,000 shipment in this chapter at the average MFN rate (6.5%), duties would be approximately $650, plus 5% GST ($533), for a total of $11,183 before freight. Use the TariffCalc calculator for a precise calculation by tariff item, country of origin, and province.
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