--- title: "3603 HSN Code | HSN Code for Safety fuses & detonators in India" description: "Know more about 3603 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 3603 covering Safety fuses & detonators." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3603/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 3603: Safety fuses & detonators Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators 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 | | --- | --- | | 36030011 | [Safety Fuses: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030011/) | | 36030019 | [Detonating Fuses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030019/) | | 36030020 | [Percussion/Detonating Caps: Non-Ordnance](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030020/) | | 36030031 | [Percussion/Detonating Caps: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030031/) | | 36030039 | [Igniters: Non-Ordnance](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030039/) | | 36030041 | [Igniters: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030041/) | | 36030049 | [Electric Detonators: Explosive, Non-Ordnance](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030049/) | | 36030051 | [Electric Detonators: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030051/) | | 36030059 | [Instant Print Film Rolls (Unexposed)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36030059/) | | 36031000 | [Safety Fuses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36031000/) | | 36032000 | [Detonating fuses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36032000/) | | 36033000 | [Percussion Caps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36033000/) | | 36034000 | [Detonating Caps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36034000/) | | 36035000 | [Igniters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36035000/) | | 36036000 | [Electric detonators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36036000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 3603 It includes Safety fuses & detonators ### If I repair and return Safety fuses & detonators, how should I charge GST? Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values. ### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Safety fuses & detonators? Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself. ### What should my invoice and records include for Safety fuses & detonators? Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Safety fuses & detonators? 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. ### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Safety fuses & detonators? If your outward supply of Safety fuses & detonators 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. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Safety fuses & detonators? 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 3603 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹692 Cr (+35.39% YoY) — 0.0187% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹51 Cr (+6.50% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹641 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #232 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 36: 21.29% of its exports; import side 25.66% - Rank within Chapter 36: #2 of 6 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 20.72% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #458 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +60.04% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Ch. 36: 21.29% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 3603 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 | 223.42 | 0.0097% | — | 26.44% | 13.28 | 0.0004% | — | 18.69% | +210.14 | #591 | | FY 2019-20 | 221.99 | 0.0101% | −0.64% | 26.67% | 16.47 | 0.0005% | +24.02% | 31.52% | +205.52 | #574 | | FY 2020-21 | 261.03 | 0.0121% | +17.59% | 27.38% | 24.88 | 0.0009% | +51.06% | 37.74% | +236.15 | #551 | | FY 2021-22 | 304.77 | 0.0097% | +16.76% | 28.53% | 23.43 | 0.0005% | −5.83% | 25.62% | +281.34 | #581 | | FY 2022-23 | 487.74 | 0.0135% | +60.04% | 31.53% | 29.30 | 0.0005% | +25.05% | 24.54% | +458.44 | #512 | | FY 2023-24 | 510.84 | 0.0141% | +4.74% | 26.22% | 47.85 | 0.0009% | +63.31% | 28.14% | +462.99 | #516 | | FY 2024-25 | 691.61 | 0.0187% | +35.39% | 21.29% | 50.96 | 0.0008% | +6.50% | 25.66% | +640.65 | #458 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 20.72%/yr, imports 25.12%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3603 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 20.72% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3603 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.72% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹223.42 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹691.61 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 3603 ranked #458 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3603 ranks #458 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 36, it ranks #2 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #232 of 1233. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3603 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3603 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 60.04% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹640.65 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3603 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹691.61 Cr exceeded imports of ₹50.96 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹640.65 Crore — ranking #232 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 25.12% CAGR signals rising demand for Safety fuses & detonators India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3603 have grown at 25.12% CAGR, reaching ₹50.96 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 3603 contributes 21.29% of Chapter 36 exports — ranked #2 Among the 6 sub-chapters under Chapter 36, HSN Sub-Chapter 3603 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 21.29% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 25.66% share (rank #2). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3602/) | ₹1,439 Cr | | #2 | HSN Sub-Chapter 3603: Safety fuses & detonators (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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/) | | 3602 | [Prepared explosives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3602/) | | 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/) |