Heading 3606
HTS code 3606 — Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter
- Tariff lines
- 4
- General duty
- General duty rates from 5% to 5.9%, with 2 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 3606
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3606.10.0000 | Liquid or liquefied-gas fuels in containers of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters and of a capacity not exceeding 300 cm3 (Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter) | Free | No. |
| 3606.90.3000 | Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys (Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter > Other) | 5.9% | kg |
| 3606.90.4000 | Metaldehyde (Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter > Other) | Free | kg |
| 3606.90.8000 | Other (Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter > Other) | 5% | kg |
Documents required to import under 3606
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)Required
- EPA TSCA CertificationConditional
Required for chemical substances regulated under TSCA
- EPA Notice of Arrival (Form 3540-1)Conditional
Required for pesticides and devices (typically Ch. 38)
Common questions
- What is HTS code 3606?
- HTS heading 3606 covers ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter. It sits in Chapter 36 (explosives and pyrotechnics) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 4 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 3606?
- General duty rates from 5% to 5.9%, with 2 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 3606 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 36
- 3601Propellant powders
- 3602Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders
- 3603Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators
- 3604Fireworks, signaling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles
- 3605Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604