Customs tariff code 3603.60.00: Electric detonators
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 3603.60.00 covers Electric detonators. The third-country duty rate is 6.5 %, plus import VAT.
3603.60.00 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 36. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 3603.60.00
- Third-country duty
- 6.5 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 5
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 3603.60.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 6.5 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ukraine | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.
- 1A007aEquipment and devices, specially designed to initiate charges and devices containing "energetic materials", by electrical means, as follows:
- 1A007bEquipment and devices, specially designed to initiate charges and devices containing "energetic materials", by electrical means, as follows:
- 1A008dCharges, devices and components, as follows:
- 3A229High-current pulse generators as follows:
- 3A232Multipoint initiation systems, other than those specified in 1A007, as follows:
- 1A007Equipment and devices, specially designed to initiate charges and devices containing "energetic materials", by electrical means, as follows:
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
Conform descrierii solicitantului și a specificațiilor tehnice puse la dispoziție de acesta, produsul reprezintă dispozitive pirotehnice de întrerupere instantanee a unui circuit electric. Sunt utilizate la autoturisme în cazul producerii unui impact (accident) sau scurtcircuit electric. Utilizare: Sunt integrate în sistemele de siguranță ale autovehiculelor și contribuie la reducerea riscului de incendiu și la protecția componentelor electrice. Dispozitivul integrează următoarele elemente structurale: 1. Bara colectoare conductoare (busbar) din cupru care asigură continuitatea circuitului de curent al autoturismului, în starea normală de funcționare. 2. Dispozitivul de inițiere / Capsa pirotehnică. 3. Pistonul / Elementul de tăiere (Plunger / Blade): O piesă internă mobilă acționată mecanic, poziționată direct deasupra barei colectoare. 4. Carcasa izolatoare și camera de stingere: O structură exterioară din plastic ignifug, proiectată să rețină gazele și să stingă arcul electric generat în momentul tăierii. 5. Conectorii de semnal (Triggering Port) prin care dispozitivul primește impulsul electric de la o unitate de control externă. Principiu de funcționare: În cazul unui accident grav sau al unui scurtcircuit major al autovehiculului, detectate de senzori externi, se trimite un curent către conectorul capsei pirotehnice. Energia cinetică generată de expansiunea gazelor arse împinge pistonul către bara colectoare prin care circulă curentul și secționează mecanic bara colectoare. Întreruperea fizică a continuității barei colectoare oprește fluxul de curent.
Conform informațiilor transmise de solicitant, produsul reprezintă un dispozitiv pirotehnic utilizat în sistemele de siguranță pasivă ale autovehiculelor, având rolul de a activa mecanismul de pretensionare a centurii de siguranță în cazul unui impact. Componenta funcționează pe bază de declanșare pirotehnică (igniter), generând o reacție rapidă de explozie ce dezvoltă gaze. Acestea acționează un mecanism care determină tensionarea centurii de siguranță pentru a limita mișcarea ocupanților. Dispozitivul este conceput pentru integrarea în ansambluri de centuri de siguranță auto. Se comercializează ambalat în cutii de carton.
Napinacz pirotechniczny (gazowy) samochodowych pasów bezpieczeństwa, zawierający ładunek pirotechniczny składający się z generatora gazu, zapalnika oraz z tłoka umieszczonego w cylindrycznej obudowie. Napinacz nie zawiera zatrzasków, zamknięć itp. elementów. Zakończenie pasa bezpieczeństwa jest przykręcane łącznikiem gwintowanym do końcówki napinacza. Napinacz jest uruchamiany automatycznie impulsem elektrycznym otrzymanym z mikroprocesora zamontowanego w samochodzie. Detonacja ładunku napinacza powoduje bardzo szybkie skrócenie (napięcie) pasa bezpieczeństwa. Oprócz ładunku pirotechnicznego z zapalnikiem, napinacz jest wykonany głównie ze stali i tworzywa sztucznego. Kształtem jest zbliżony do litery „L”.
Angaben: Anzünder für Airbaggasgeneratoren und Aktuatoren für KFZ; Gesamtlänge: bis ca. 19 mm; Beladung: mind. 2 pyrotechnische Sätze. Befund: Elektrische Sprengzünder.
Conform descrierii solicitantului si a fotografiei publicate in baza de date, produsul reprezinta un microgenerator de gaz destinat unei centuri de siguranta de la un autovehicul, in cazul unui impact. Microgeneratorul de gaz este conectat printr-un cablu electric la senzorul de impact al autovehiculului. Este declansat in momentul impactului si actioneaza dispozitivul de pretensionare al centurii de siguranta auto. La impact se produce aprinderea incarcaturii propulsoare. Combustia acesteia, combinata cu expansiunea volumului de gaz rezultat, activeaza blocajul dispozitivului, producand retragerea centurii de siguranta prin eliminarea excesului de banda textila. Se prezinta sub forma unei carcase metalice de forma cilindrica in care se afla o capsa de declansare pirotehnica prevazuta cu un conector electric si o incarcatura propulsoare. lungime 33,3 mm - diametru 16,9/13,7 mm Incarcatura capsa:87+/-20 mg Incarcatura propulsoare:750+/- 40 mg Ulterior importului se monteaza in dispozitivul de pretensionare a centurii de siguranta.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Diese Erzeugnisse, die als Sprenghilfsmittel bezeichnet werden, sind für die Zündung der Treibpulver und Sprengstoffe erforderlich. Zu dieser Position gehören: A) Sicherheitszündschnüre Sicherheitszündschnüre („langsame“ Zündschnüre oder Bickford Zündschnüre) sind Vorrichtungen, die dazu dienen, eine Flamme auf einen einfachen Zünder oder auf einen Sprengzünder zu übertragen. Sie bestehen im Allgemeinen aus einer dünnen Hülle aus Textilmaterial, geteert oder imprägniert mit Gummi oder Kunststoffen, mit einer geradlinigen Füllung aus Schwarzpulver. …
1. Zu Kapitel 36 gehören nicht isolierte chemisch einheitliche Verbindungen, ausgenommen die in der nachstehenden Anmerkung 2 Buchstabe a) oder b) aufgeführten Erzeugnisse (RV E3601000). 2. Als „Waren aus leicht entzündlichen Stoffen“ im Sinne der Position 3606 gelten ausschließlich: a) Metaldehyd, Hexamethylentetramin und ähnliche Erzeugnisse in Tabletten, Stäbchen oder ähnlichen Formen, aus denen sich ihre Verwendung als Brennstoff ergibt; Brennstoffe auf der Grundlage von Alkohol und ähnliche zubereitete Brennstoffe, fest oder pastenförmig (RV E3602A00); b) flüssige Brennstoffe und brennbare Flüssiggase, in Behältnissen von der zum Auffüllen oder Wiederauffüllen von Feuerzeugen oder Anzündern verwendeten Art mit einem Fassungsvermögen von 300 cm3 oder weniger (RV E3602B00); c) Pech- und Harzfackeln, Kohlenanzünder und ähnliche Erzeugnisse (RV E3602C00).
1. A) Erzeugnisse (ausgenommen radioaktive Erze), die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2844 oder 2845 entsprechen, gehören zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0601A00). B) Vorbehaltlich des Buchstabens A) gehören Erzeugnisse, die der Warenbeschreibung der Position 2843, 2846 oder 2852 entsprechen, zu diesen Positionen, auch wenn andere Positionen dieses Abschnitts in Betracht kommen (RV C0601B00). 2. Vorbehaltlich der Anmerkung 1 sind Waren, die wegen ihrer Dosierung oder wegen ihrer Aufmachung für den Einzelverkauf zu einer der Positionen 3004, 3005, 3006, 3212, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3506, 3707 oder 3808 gehören können, dieser Position zuzuweisen, auch wenn andere Positionen der Nomenklatur in Betracht kommen (RV C0602000). 3. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 3603.60.00 cover?
Code 3603.60.00 covers Electric detonators. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 3603.60.00?
The third-country duty rate for 3603.60.00 is 6.5 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 3603.60.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 360360. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 3603.60.00 have?
3603.60.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 3603.60.00 sit in the tariff?
3603.60.00 sits in this hierarchy: 36 EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS > 3603 Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators > 360360 Electric detonators. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 3603.60.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 3603.60.00, for example ROBTI2026-005472. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 3603.60.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 3603.60.00 to 1A007a, 1A007b, 1A008d, 3A229, 3A232, 1A007. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.
Does customs tariff code 3603.60.00 change?
3603.60.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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