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# HSN Code 36036000: Electric detonators

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 36: Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/)
- [Sub-chapter 3603: Safety fuses & detonators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3603/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| electric detonators | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 36036000 ?

It includes Electric detonators

### Any common misclassification issue with Electric detonators?

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 Electric detonators is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Electric detonators; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Electric detonators?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Electric detonators?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Electric detonators?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 36036000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹104 Cr (+161.53% YoY) — 0.0028% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹8 Cr (−70.21% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹96 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1629 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3603: 14.99% of its exports; import side 15.13%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3603: #3 of 15 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #2619 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +161.53% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3603: 14.99% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 36036000

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 | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3603 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3603 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | 58.77 | 0.0016% | — | 12.05% | 22.48 | 0.0004% | — | 76.72% | +36.29 | #3259 |
| FY 2023-24 | 39.64 | 0.0011% | −32.55% | 7.76% | 25.88 | 0.0005% | +15.12% | 54.09% | +13.76 | #3846 |
| FY 2024-25 | 103.67 | 0.0028% | +161.53% | 14.99% | 7.71 | 0.0001% | −70.21% | 15.13% | +95.96 | #2619 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 36036000 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 36036000

India exported ₹103.67 Crore worth of Electric detonators in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 36036000 ranked #2619 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 36036000 ranks #2619 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3603, it ranks #3 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #1629 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 36036000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 36036000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 161.53% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹95.96 Crore in HSN Code 36036000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹103.67 Cr exceeded imports of ₹7.71 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹95.96 Crore — ranking #1629 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 36036000 contributes 14.99% of Sub-Chapter 3603 exports — ranked #3

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3603, HSN Code 36036000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 14.99% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.13% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3603

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 36034000: Detonating Caps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36034000/) | ₹307 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 36032000: Detonating fuses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36032000/) | ₹117 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 36036000: Electric detonators (this hsn code) | ₹104 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 36031000: Safety Fuses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36031000/) | ₹70 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 36035000: Igniters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36035000/) | ₹60 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 36033000: Percussion Caps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36033000/) | ₹33 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 36030011: Safety Fuses: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030011/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 36030019: Detonating Fuses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030019/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 36030020: Percussion/Detonating Caps: Non-Ordnance](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030020/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 36030031: Percussion/Detonating Caps: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030031/) | Nil |