--- title: "3602 HSN Code | HSN Code for Prepared explosives in India" description: "Know more about 3602 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 3602 covering Prepared explosives." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3602/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 3602: Prepared explosives Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders Part of [Chapter 36: Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 36020010 | [Prepared Explosives: Other than Propellant Powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36020010/) | | 36020090 | [Other prepared explosives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36020090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 3602 It includes Prepared explosives ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Prepared explosives? The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in. ### Do spares or accessories of Prepared explosives follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Prepared explosives? If your outward supply of Prepared explosives is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43. ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Prepared explosives? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Prepared explosives are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Prepared explosives? Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1,439 Cr (+74.16% YoY) — 0.0389% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹55 Cr (−39.52% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹1,384 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #160 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 36: 44.31% of its exports; import side 27.64% - Rank within Chapter 36: #1 of 6 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 33.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #326 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +85.34% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Ch. 36: 44.31% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 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 Ch. 36 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 36 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 256.65 | 0.0112% | — | 30.37% | 49.81 | 0.0014% | — | 70.10% | +206.84 | #559 | | FY 2019-20 | 231.48 | 0.0105% | −9.81% | 27.82% | 25.28 | 0.0008% | −49.25% | 48.37% | +206.20 | #567 | | FY 2020-21 | 221.34 | 0.0103% | −4.38% | 23.22% | 34.95 | 0.0012% | +38.25% | 53.02% | +186.39 | #585 | | FY 2021-22 | 292.08 | 0.0093% | +31.96% | 27.34% | 60.18 | 0.0013% | +72.19% | 65.79% | +231.90 | #589 | | FY 2022-23 | 541.35 | 0.0150% | +85.34% | 34.99% | 69.39 | 0.0012% | +15.30% | 58.11% | +471.96 | #490 | | FY 2023-24 | 826.29 | 0.0228% | +52.64% | 42.42% | 90.76 | 0.0016% | +30.80% | 53.37% | +735.53 | #406 | | FY 2024-25 | 1,439.05 | 0.0389% | +74.16% | 44.31% | 54.89 | 0.0009% | −39.52% | 27.64% | +1,384.16 | #326 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 33.29%/yr, imports 1.63%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 33.29% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 have grown at a compound annual rate of 33.29% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹256.65 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,439.05 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 ranked #326 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 ranks #326 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 36, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #160 of 1233. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 85.34% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,384.16 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,439.05 Cr exceeded imports of ₹54.89 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,384.16 Crore — ranking #160 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 1.63% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Prepared explosives India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 have grown at 1.63% CAGR, reaching ₹54.89 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 contributes 44.31% of Chapter 36 exports — ranked #1 Among the 6 sub-chapters under Chapter 36, HSN Sub-Chapter 3602 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 44.31% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 27.64% share (rank #1). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 36 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Sub-Chapter 3602: Prepared explosives (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹1,439 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3603: Safety fuses & detonators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3603/) | ₹692 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3601: Propellant powders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3601/) | ₹662 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3605: Non-pyrotechnic matches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3605/) | ₹436 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3606: Ferro-cerium Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3606/) | ₹15 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3604: Fireworks & pyrotechnics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3604/) | ₹4 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 3601 | [Propellant powders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3601/) | | 3603 | [Safety fuses & detonators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3603/) | | 3604 | [Fireworks & pyrotechnics](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3604/) | | 3605 | [Non-pyrotechnic matches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3605/) | | 3606 | [Ferro-cerium Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3606/) |