Detonating cords

HS v2022 Code: 360320

About detonating cords

HS code 360320 covers detonating cords, which are an essential component in the explosives industry. Detonating cords are used to transmit the detonation wave from one explosive charge to another, enabling controlled and synchronized explosions. This industry plays a crucial role in mining, construction, and various other sectors that rely on the controlled use of explosives for their operations.

Production process

The production of detonating cords involves the extrusion of a core containing a high-explosive substance, such as pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN), surrounded by a protective sheath. The core is typically made of a flexible material, such as textile or plastic, to ensure the cord's durability and ease of handling. The sheath provides additional protection and helps to maintain the structural integrity of the detonating cord during transportation and use.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of detonating cords include the high-explosive substance (PETN), the flexible core material, and the protective sheath. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as extruders and winding machines, are necessary to manufacture the cords. The industry also relies on a skilled workforce to ensure the safe and efficient production of these critical components.

Production outputs

Detonating cords produced under HS code 360320 are primarily consumed by the 360300 Explosives industry, where they are used to initiate and synchronize the detonation of explosive charges. The output of this industry may also be used in 842481 Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders and other applications that require controlled explosions.

Revisions to 360320

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 360320. The most recent 1 version of this code (360320) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 360320.

Family tree for detonating cords

    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/v2022/3603'>3603: Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/360320'>360320: Detonating cords</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/360310'>360310: Safety fuses</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/360330'>360330: Percussion caps</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/360340'>360340: Detonating caps</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/360350'>360350: Igniters</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/360360'>360360: Electric detonators</a>"]

    

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