HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3603.50 – Igniters
HS code 3603.50 is the 6-digit subheading for igniters. It is used for electric igniters, fuse igniters, rocket motor igniters, pyrotechnic igniters and gas igniters.
What HS 3603.50 covers
This HS code covers igniters, which are devices designed to initiate combustion or detonation in various applications. While often associated with explosives, this category is broader, encompassing devices used in pyrotechnics, rocket motors, flares, and even some industrial burners. Igniters create the initial spark or flame necessary to start a larger reaction. International trade in igniters serves diverse industries, from aerospace and defense to entertainment (fireworks) and industrial heating. Importers range from specialized manufacturers to government agencies. Exporters are typically companies with expertise in pyrotechnics, electronics, or precision manufacturing. Key considerations include the type of initiation (electric, friction, chemical), reliability, and specific application requirements, as safety and performance are paramount across all uses.
- Covers
- Electric igniters
- Fuse igniters
- Rocket motor igniters
- Pyrotechnic igniters
- Gas igniters
- Squibs
- Match igniters
- Examples
- Estes Igniters
- Quest Igniters
- Daveyfire Igniters
- Pyrodex Igniters
- Talley Defense Systems Squibs
Codes often confused with 3603.50
Common mistake. This category is broader than specific detonators (360340, 360360) or percussion caps (360330), as it includes devices for initiating combustion in non-explosive contexts or for less powerful explosive effects.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 360350, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 360350 in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Czechia $205M 30% of world exports
- 2 United States $94M 14% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $76M 11% of world exports
World total: $679M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $113M 18% of world imports
- 2 Slovakia $66M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $62M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $634M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 3603.50
Brazil does not split HS 3603.50: its NCM code is 3603.50.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 36.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3603.50
What is HS code 360350?
HS code 360350 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Igniters. This HS code covers igniters, which are devices designed to initiate combustion or detonation in various applications. While often associated with explosives, this category is broader, encompassing devices used in pyrotechnics, rocket motors, flares, and even some industrial burners. Igniters create the initial spark or flame necessary to start a larger reaction. International trade in igniters serves diverse industries, from aerospace and defense to entertainment (fireworks) and industrial heating. Importers range from specialized manufacturers to government agencies. Exporters are typically companies with expertise in pyrotechnics, electronics, or precision manufacturing. Key considerations include the type of initiation (electric, friction, chemical), reliability, and specific application requirements, as safety and performance are paramount across all uses.
What products fall under HS code 360350?
Electric igniters, fuse igniters, rocket motor igniters, pyrotechnic igniters, gas igniters, squibs, match igniters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 360350?
This category is broader than specific detonators (360340, 360360) or percussion caps (360330), as it includes devices for initiating combustion in non-explosive contexts or for less powerful explosive effects.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 360350?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 360350 in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($205M, 30% of world exports), the United States ($94M) and Thailand ($76M). World exports came to about $679M, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 360350?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 360350 in UN Comtrade data were China ($113M, 18% of world imports), Slovakia ($66M) and the United States ($62M). World imports came to about $634M, 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 360350 structured?
HS code 360350 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (36) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 360350?
In Brazil, HS code 360350 is NCM 3603.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.