Explosives; propellent powders

HS v2022 Code: 3601

About explosives; propellent powders

HS code 3601 covers the industry of explosives and propellent powders, which plays a crucial role in various sectors such as mining, construction, and defense. These products are essential for activities that require controlled and powerful energy release, making them indispensable in the broader economy. The industry's importance lies in its ability to provide the necessary tools and materials for a wide range of applications, contributing to economic growth and development.

Production process

The production of explosives and propellent powders typically involves a series of complex chemical processes. Key steps include the careful mixing and blending of raw materials, such as nitrates, sulfur, and charcoal, to create the desired explosive or propellent formulations. Specialized equipment and controlled environments are used to ensure the safety and quality of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of explosives and propellent powders include various chemical compounds, such as 2834 Nitrites; nitrates and 2803 (Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included)). Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as skilled labor, are essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the explosives and propellent powders industry are diverse, ranging from 3602 Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders to 3603 Safety fuses; detonating fuses; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators. These products are then consumed by various industries, including mining, construction, and the military, which rely on their specialized properties for their operations.

Family tree for explosives; propellent powders

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/36'>36: Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3601'>3601: Explosives; propellent powders</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3602'>3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3603'>3603: Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3604'>3604: Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3605'>3605: Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3606'>3606: Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials n.e.c. in chapter 36</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/360100'>360100: Explosives; propellent powders</a>"]


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