HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3602.00 – Explosives, prepared; other than propellent powders
HS code 3602.00 is the 6-digit subheading for explosives, prepared, other than propellent powders. It is used for dynamite, TNT, C4, RDX and PETN.
What HS 3602.00 covers
This HS code covers prepared explosives, excluding propellent powders. These are high explosives designed for rapid detonation, primarily used in mining, quarrying, construction (demolition), and military applications. The international trade of these goods is subject to stringent international and national regulations due to their inherent dangers and potential for misuse. Importers are typically companies involved in large-scale infrastructure projects, resource extraction, or defense procurement. Exporters are specialized manufacturers with advanced chemical engineering capabilities. Key aspects include safety protocols for handling, storage, and transport, as well as the specific chemical composition (e.g., dynamite, ANFO, emulsion explosives) which determines their power, stability, and suitability for different environments. Compliance with UN dangerous goods classifications is critical.
- Covers
- Dynamite
- TNT
- C4
- RDX
- PETN
- ANFO
- Emulsion explosives
- Water gel explosives
- Slurry explosives
- Examples
- Orica Fortis
- Dyno Nobel DynoAPEX
- Enaex Rioxam
- Maxam Rioflex
- Austin Powder Emulstar
Codes often confused with 3602.00
Common mistake. This code is distinct from propellent powders (360100) due to its rapid detonation characteristic. It also differs from detonators (3603) which are initiating devices, not the main explosive charge.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 360200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 360200 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 81% of its exports here ($54M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $418M 27% of world exports
- 2 India $246M 16% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $91M 5.8% of world exports
Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 81% of its exports here ($54M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $185M 11% of world imports
- 2 Ukraine* ~$122M 7.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Canada $107M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 3602.00
Brazil does not split HS 3602.00: its NCM code is 3602.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 36.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3602.00
What is HS code 360200?
HS code 360200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Explosives, prepared; other than propellent powders. This HS code covers prepared explosives, excluding propellent powders. These are high explosives designed for rapid detonation, primarily used in mining, quarrying, construction (demolition), and military applications. The international trade of these goods is subject to stringent international and national regulations due to their inherent dangers and potential for misuse. Importers are typically companies involved in large-scale infrastructure projects, resource extraction, or defense procurement. Exporters are specialized manufacturers with advanced chemical engineering capabilities. Key aspects include safety protocols for handling, storage, and transport, as well as the specific chemical composition (e.g., dynamite, ANFO, emulsion explosives) which determines their power, stability, and suitability for different environments. Compliance with UN dangerous goods classifications is critical.
What products fall under HS code 360200?
Dynamite, TNT, C4, RDX, PETN, ANFO, emulsion explosives, water gel explosives, slurry explosives
What are common misclassifications for HS code 360200?
This code is distinct from propellent powders (360100) due to its rapid detonation characteristic. It also differs from detonators (3603) which are initiating devices, not the main explosive charge.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 360200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 360200 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($418M, 27% of world exports), India ($246M) and South Africa ($91M). World exports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 81% of its exports here ($54M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 360200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 360200 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($185M, 11% of world imports), Ukraine (about $122M) and Canada ($107M). World imports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 360200 structured?
HS code 360200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (36) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 360200?
In Brazil, HS code 360200 is NCM 3602.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.