--- title: "HSN Code for Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys | HSN Chapter 36 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys (Chapter 36) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/" --- # HSN Chapter 36: Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations Part of [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 3601 | [Propellant powders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3601/) | 18% | | 3602 | [Prepared explosives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3602/) | 18% | | 3603 | [Safety fuses & detonators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3603/) | 18% | | 3604 | [Fireworks & pyrotechnics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3604/) | 18% | | 3605 | [Non-pyrotechnic matches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3605/) | 5% | | 3606 | [Ferro-cerium Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3606/) | 18% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 36 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹3,248 Cr (+66.74% YoY) — 0.0877% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹199 Cr (+16.79% YoY) — 0.0033% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹3,049 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #34 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 25.16% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #73 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +66.74% in FY 2024-25 - Export growth (7Y): 3.8x (₹845.01 Cr to ₹3,247.98 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 36 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 845.01 | 0.0366% | — | 71.06 | 0.0020% | — | +773.95 | #78 | | FY 2019-20 | 832.21 | 0.0375% | −1.51% | 52.26 | 0.0016% | −26.46% | +779.95 | #79 | | FY 2020-21 | 953.28 | 0.0442% | +14.55% | 65.92 | 0.0023% | +26.14% | +887.36 | #76 | | FY 2021-22 | 1,068.19 | 0.0339% | +12.05% | 91.47 | 0.0020% | +38.76% | +976.72 | #77 | | FY 2022-23 | 1,546.95 | 0.0427% | +44.82% | 119.42 | 0.0021% | +30.56% | +1,427.53 | #77 | | FY 2023-24 | 1,947.94 | 0.0538% | +25.92% | 170.07 | 0.0030% | +42.41% | +1,777.87 | #77 | | FY 2024-25 | 3,247.98 | 0.0877% | +66.74% | 198.62 | 0.0033% | +16.79% | +3,049.36 | #73 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 25.16%/yr, imports 18.69%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 36 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 25.16% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 36 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.16% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹845.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3,247.98 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 36 ranked #73 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 36 ranks #73 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #34 of 97. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 36 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 36 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 66.74% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3,049.36 Crore in HSN Chapter 36 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3,247.98 Cr exceeded imports of ₹198.62 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3,049.36 Crore — ranking #34 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 18.69% CAGR signals rising demand for Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys India's imports under HSN Chapter 36 have grown at 18.69% CAGR, reaching ₹198.62 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Chapters in Section 06 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) | ₹2,08,129 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/) | ₹1,70,244 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) | ₹59,003 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) | ₹34,411 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Chapter 32: Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) | ₹30,117 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) | ₹22,863 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Chapter 34: Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) | ₹9,110 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Chapter 35: Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) | ₹3,358 Cr | | #9 | HSN Chapter 36: Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys (this hsn chapter) | ₹3,248 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Chapter 31: Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) | ₹1,367 Cr | | #11 | [HSN Chapter 37: Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/) | ₹169 Cr | ## Other chapters in this section | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 28 | [Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) | | 29 | [Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/) | | 30 | [Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) | | 31 | [Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) | | 32 | [Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) | | 33 | [Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) | | 34 | [Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) | | 35 | [Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) | | 37 | [Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/) | | 38 | [Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) |