HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3603.60 – Electric detonators
HS code 3603.60 is the 6-digit subheading for electric detonators. It is used for instantaneous electric detonators, delay electric detonators, programmable electronic detonators, seismic electric detonators and blasting caps (electric).
What HS 3603.60 covers
This HS code specifically covers electric detonators, which are a type of detonating cap initiated by an electrical impulse. They are widely used in modern blasting operations for mining, quarrying, and demolition due to their precision, reliability, and ability to be initiated simultaneously or in precise delay sequences over large areas. The international trade of electric detonators is crucial for industries requiring highly controlled and safe explosive initiation. Importers are typically large mining corporations, construction companies, and specialized blasting contractors. Exporters are advanced manufacturers of blasting systems, often integrating sophisticated electronics. Key advantages include enhanced safety features, reduced misfires, and the capability for complex blasting patterns, which optimize fragmentation and minimize ground vibration. Strict regulatory compliance is essential for their trade.
- Covers
- Instantaneous electric detonators
- Delay electric detonators
- Programmable electronic detonators
- Seismic electric detonators
- Blasting caps (electric)
- Shock tube detonators (electric)
- Examples
- Orica Exel Electronic Detonators
- Dyno Nobel DigiShot
- Ensign-Bickford E-Star
- Maxam Riodet
- Austin Powder E-Detonators
Codes often confused with 3603.60
Common mistake. While a type of detonating cap (360340), this specific code highlights the electrical initiation method, distinguishing it from non-electric detonators or percussion caps (360330).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 360360, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 360360 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 United States $139M 22% of world exports
- 2 France $107M 17% of world exports
- 3 Canada $89M 14% of world exports
World total: $644M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $144M 20% of world imports
- 2 Australia $42M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Canada $42M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $722M 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 3603.60
Brazil does not split HS 3603.60: its NCM code is 3603.60.00.
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 3603.60
What is HS code 360360?
HS code 360360 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric detonators. This HS code specifically covers electric detonators, which are a type of detonating cap initiated by an electrical impulse. They are widely used in modern blasting operations for mining, quarrying, and demolition due to their precision, reliability, and ability to be initiated simultaneously or in precise delay sequences over large areas. The international trade of electric detonators is crucial for industries requiring highly controlled and safe explosive initiation. Importers are typically large mining corporations, construction companies, and specialized blasting contractors. Exporters are advanced manufacturers of blasting systems, often integrating sophisticated electronics. Key advantages include enhanced safety features, reduced misfires, and the capability for complex blasting patterns, which optimize fragmentation and minimize ground vibration. Strict regulatory compliance is essential for their trade.
What products fall under HS code 360360?
Instantaneous electric detonators, delay electric detonators, programmable electronic detonators, seismic electric detonators, blasting caps (electric), shock tube detonators (electric)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 360360?
While a type of detonating cap (360340), this specific code highlights the electrical initiation method, distinguishing it from non-electric detonators or percussion caps (360330).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 360360?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 360360 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($139M, 22% of world exports), France ($107M) and Canada ($89M). World exports came to about $644M, 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 360360?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 360360 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($144M, 20% of world imports), Australia ($42M) and Canada ($42M). World imports came to about $722M, 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 360360 structured?
HS code 360360 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 360360?
In Brazil, HS code 360360 is NCM 3603.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.