Pyrotechnic products; signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles (excluding fireworks)

HS code 360490 covers a diverse range of pyrotechnic products, including signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals, and other specialized pyrotechnic articles. These products play a crucial role in various industries, from maritime safety and emergency response to entertainment and special effects. As an essential component of the broader pyrotechnics industry, the 360490 category contributes significantly to the global economy, with applications across a wide range of sectors.

The production of pyrotechnic products under HS code 360490 typically involves a complex manufacturing process. Key steps include the careful blending and compounding of various chemical compounds, such as oxidizers, fuels, and binders, to create the desired pyrotechnic effect. Precise control of the composition, particle size, and density of the pyrotechnic mixture is essential to ensure the proper ignition, burn rate, and performance characteristics of the final product. Advanced manufacturing techniques, including automated mixing, pressing, and assembly, are often employed to ensure consistent quality and safety standards.

The production of pyrotechnic products under HS code 360490 requires a range of specialized inputs, including oxidizing agents (e.g., potassium chlorate, potassium perchlorate), fuels (e.g., charcoal, aluminum powder), binders (e.g., nitrocellulose, polyvinyl chloride), and various other chemical additives. In addition to these raw materials, the industry also relies on specialized machinery and equipment, such as mixing vessels, presses, and assembly lines, to ensure the safe and efficient manufacture of these pyrotechnic articles.

The pyrotechnic products covered under HS code 360490 are used in a variety of applications, including 351110 Propellant powders for 930630 Cartridges and 930690 Other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, 950450 Articles for Christmas festivities, and 950690 Other articles and equipment for sports or outdoor games. These pyrotechnic articles are also used in 890710 Inflatable rafts and 890800 Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up, as well as in 854420 Optical fiber cables, 854430 Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, and 854440 Other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V.