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HSN Code 36020010: Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders

HSN Code 36020010 represents Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 36020010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 36020010

HSN Code 36020010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders : Industrial explosives

Chapter

36 - Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations

Sub Chapter

3602 - Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 36020010 not include?

Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 36020010 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹680 Cr

+8.36% vs FY 2024-25

0.0174% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹12 Cr

+5.48% vs FY 2024-25

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹668 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #542 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3602

FY 2025-26

29.29%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3602’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 30.95% of Sub-Chapter 3602’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3602

FY 2025-26

#2 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3602

Import-side rank: #2 of 2

At a glance

23.70%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#861

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+64.19%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

29.29%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3602

Share of Sub-Chapter 3602 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 36020010

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1571

Balance

+109.45

Exports

153.42 ₹ Cr

0.0067% share

— YoY

59.78% of Sub-Ch. 3602

Imports

43.97 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

— YoY

88.28% of Sub-Ch. 3602

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1468

Balance

+154.26

Exports

169.69 ₹ Cr

0.0077% share

+10.60% YoY

73.31% of Sub-Ch. 3602

Imports

15.43 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−64.91% YoY

61.04% of Sub-Ch. 3602

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1564

Balance

+148.11

Exports

164.80 ₹ Cr

0.0077% share

−2.88% YoY

74.46% of Sub-Ch. 3602

Imports

16.69 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+8.17% YoY

47.75% of Sub-Ch. 3602

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1354

Balance

+267.09

Exports

270.58 ₹ Cr

0.0086% share

+64.19% YoY

92.64% of Sub-Ch. 3602

Imports

3.49 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−79.09% YoY

5.80% of Sub-Ch. 3602

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1078

Balance

+401.14

Exports

412.89 ₹ Cr

0.0114% share

+52.59% YoY

76.27% of Sub-Ch. 3602

Imports

11.75 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+236.68% YoY

16.93% of Sub-Ch. 3602

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #983

Balance

+470.70

Exports

486.18 ₹ Cr

0.0134% share

+17.75% YoY

58.84% of Sub-Ch. 3602

Imports

15.48 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+31.74% YoY

17.06% of Sub-Ch. 3602

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #820

Balance

+616.19

Exports

627.50 ₹ Cr

0.0170% share

+29.07% YoY

43.61% of Sub-Ch. 3602

Imports

11.31 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−26.94% YoY

20.60% of Sub-Ch. 3602

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #861

Balance

+668.03

Exports

679.96 ₹ Cr

0.0174% share

+8.36% YoY

29.29% of Sub-Ch. 3602

Imports

11.93 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+5.48% YoY

30.95% of Sub-Ch. 3602

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

23.70% /yr

Imports

−17.00% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 3602 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹2,321.50 Cr

Import

₹38.54 Cr

Trade Balance

+2,282.96

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 36020010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 23.70% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 36020010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.70% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹153.42 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹679.96 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 36020010 Ranked #861 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 36020010 ranks #861 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3602, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #542 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 36020010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 36020010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 64.19% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹668.03 Crore in HSN Code 36020010 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹679.96 Cr exceeded imports of ₹11.93 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹668.03 Crore — ranking #542 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −17.00% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders

India's imports under HSN Code 36020010 have grown at −17.00% CAGR, reaching ₹11.93 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 36020010 Contributes 29.29% of Sub-Chapter 3602 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3602, HSN Code 36020010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 29.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 30.95% share (rank #2).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 36020010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 36020010 ?

It includes Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders

How much GST applies to Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders?

Under HSN 36020010, Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

Any common misclassification issue with Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Industrial Prepared Explosives, Excluding Propellant Powders?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

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