Hierarchy

06Section VI — PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES

3600000000EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS

3602000000Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders

3602000010Free flowing porous prills predominantly based on ammonium nitrate with the following composition (in percentage by weight): —ammonium nitrate >99,4 —(total nitrogen >34,5) —anionic polymer 0,28 —coating 0,08 The oil absorption of the prills is >10 % by weight. The prills have a bulk density of 0,72 g /cm³. Free flowing porous prills predominantly based on ammonium nitrate with the following composition (in percentage by weight): —ammonium nitrate > 99 —(total nitrogen > 34,5) —magnesium nitrate 0,4 —mixture of diammonium phosphate, ammonium sulphate and boric acid 0,06 —coating 0,08 The oil absorption of the prills is >7 % by weight. The prills have a bulk density of 0,80 g /cm³.

3602000090Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty6.500 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

6.500 %

Preferential rates(60)

+50

Preferential rates - 60 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-6.5 pp	-6.5 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-6.5 pp	-6.5 pp	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-6.5 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-6.5 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-6.5 ppESA Interim EPA	-6.5 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-6.5 ppSADC EPA	-6.5 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-6.5 pp	-6.5 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-6.5 ppEverything But Arms	-6.5 pp	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-6.5 ppEEA Agreement	-6.5 pp	EEA Agreement	1

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 3600000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(7)

inherited from 3602000000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 0267/122017-04-03

Except:IR(Iran)

3 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

C067Other certificates

Import authorisation for restricted goods and technologies (Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012)

Y069Particular provisions

Goods not consigned from Iran

Import/export not allowed after control

CD989If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure a prior import authorisation must be presented for the import, purchase or transport from Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex I, whether or not originating in Iran (R267/2012).

DU088Goods 1C239 from the dual use list.

Belarus

Regulation 0765/062025-07-20

3 certificate(s) required

Y759Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the Common Military List of the European Union

Y757Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa.1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1aa.2a)

Y758Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 1aa paragraph 2b)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD966It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List of the European Union (“Common Military List”) into the Union if they originate in Belarus or are exported from Belarus. (Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 - Article 1aa.1)

Iran

Regulation 0267/122025-09-30

1 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

DU088Goods 1C239 from the dual use list.

Import control -waste(1)

inherited from 3602000000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 1157/242026-05-21

6 certificate(s) required

C672Other certificates

Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII

C669Other certificates

Notification document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 - Article 5 and Annex IA

Y923Particular provisions

Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157

C672Other certificates

Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII

C670Other certificates

Movement document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 5 and Annex IB

Y923Particular provisions

Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157

Import/export not allowed after control

CD572The wastes mentioned in Article 4 (paragraphs 1 and 2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 shall be subject to the procedure of prior written notification and consent.

CD573The wastes mentioned in Article 4(paragraph 4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 shall be subjected to the general information requirements laid down in Article 18 of the same Regulation, if the amount of waste shipped exceeds 20 kg.

CD574If the wastes listed in Annex III (green list) display certain hazardous characteristics, the relevant provisions shall apply as if these wastes had been listed in Annex IV (amber list). Article 4 (paragraph 2 letter e) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157.

CD577By way of derogation from Article 4(1) and (2), shipments of waste explicitly destined for laboratory aalysis or experimental treatment trials to assess either the physical or chemical characteristics of the waste or to determine its suitability for recovery or disposal shall be subject to the general information requirements laid down in Article 18 where all of the following conditions are fulfilled: (a) the quantity of waste does not exceed the quantity reasonably needed to perform the analysis or trial in each particular case, but not more than 250 kg or any larger quantity agreed on a case-by- case basis by the competent authorities of dispatch and destination and the person who arranges the shipment; (b) in the event a quantity higher than 250 kg is requested by the person who arranges the shipment, that person shall provide the information contained in Annex VII, to the extent possible, to the competent authorities of dispatch and destination together with the reasoned explanation why such a larger quantity is needed to perform the analysis or trial. Article 4 (paragraph 5) - Regulation (EU) 2024/1157

Import control -restricted goods & technologies(2)

inherited from 3602000000

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172017-09-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

DU088Goods 1C239 from the dual use list.

DU659Goods 1A008a from the dual use list.

DU660Goods 1A008b from the dual use list.

Russia

Decision 0512/142014-09-06

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import not allowed

TM679Arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned.

TM839The import, purchase or transport of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts therefor, from Russia by nationals of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited (COUNCIL DECISION 2014/512/CFSP of 31 July 2014). The prohibitions shall be without prejudice to the execution of contracts or agreements concluded before 1 August 2014, and to the provision of spare parts and services necessary to the maintenance and safety of existing capabilities within the Union.

Import/export restriction -Common Military List(1)

inherited from 3602000000

Russia

Regulation 0833/142025-07-20

2 certificate(s) required

Y759Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the Common Military List of the European Union

Y692Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 4 paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in article 4 paragraph 2)

Import/export not allowed after control

TM01028It shall be prohibited to: (a) export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List of the European Union, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia; (b) import, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List into the Union if they originate in Russia or are exported from Russia.

Start date: 2020-10-13

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

3602000010: Free-flowing porous prills predominantly based on ammonium nitrate, with the compositions and properties specified for code 3602000010.

Classification tips

Other prepared explosive, other than propellent powder, that is not the expressly described product of code 3602000010.

Typical uses

prepared explosive

Sample products

Prepared explosive, other than propellent powder

Regulatory notes

Chapter noteChapter 36 — Explosives; Pyrotechnic products; Matches; Pyrophoric alloys; Certain combustible preparations

1. This chapter does not cover separate chemically defined compounds other than those described in Note 2(a) or 2(b) below. 2. For the purposes of heading 3606, the expression 'articles of combustible materials' applies only to: (a) metaldehyde, hexamethylenetetramine and similar substances, put up in forms (for example, tablets, sticks or similar forms) for use as fuels; fuels with a basis of alcohol, and similar prepared fuels, in solid or semi-solid form; (b) 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; (c) resin torches, firelighters and the like.

Section note

Non-preferential origin

tariff_shift

Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.

CTH

tariff_shift

Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.

CTH

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primar y rules and the other

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Other (3602000090)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Other is 6.500 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Other (3602000090)?

Yes, 57 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Other (3602000090)?

Yes, 10 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Other (3602000090)?

4 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

What products are classified under code 3602000090?

TARIC code 3602000090 (Other) covers the following products: Prepared explosive, other than propellent powder, Other prepared explosive, not free-flowing porous ammonium-nitrate-based prills.

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Hierarchy

06Section VI — PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES

3600000000EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES; PYROPHORIC ALLOYS; CERTAIN COMBUSTIBLE PREPARATIONS

3602000000Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders

3602000090Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty6.500 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

6.500 %

Preferential rates(60)

+50

Preferential rates - 60 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-6.5 pp	-6.5 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-6.5 pp	-6.5 pp	—	2
CARIFORUM1033 0.000 %-6.5 ppEU-CARIFORUM EPA	-6.5 pp	EU-CARIFORUM EPA
Eastern and Southern Africa States1034 0.000 %-6.5 ppESA Interim EPA	-6.5 pp	ESA Interim EPA
SADC EPA1035 0.000 %-6.5 ppSADC EPA	-6.5 pp	SADC EPA
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %-6.5 pp	-6.5 pp	—
GSP-EBA2005 0.000 %-6.5 ppEverything But Arms	-6.5 pp	Everything But Arms
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-6.5 ppEEA Agreement	-6.5 pp	EEA Agreement	1

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 3600000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Import control(7)

inherited from 3602000000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 0267/122017-04-03

Except:IR(Iran)

3 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

C067Other certificates

Import authorisation for restricted goods and technologies (Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012)

Y069Particular provisions

Goods not consigned from Iran

Import/export not allowed after control

DU088Goods 1C239 from the dual use list.

Belarus

Regulation 0765/062025-07-20

3 certificate(s) required

Y759Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the Common Military List of the European Union

Y757Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa.1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1aa.2a)

Y758Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 1aa paragraph 2b)

Import/export not allowed after control

Iran

Regulation 0267/122025-09-30

1 certificate(s) required

Y949Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure (Reg 267/2012)

Import/export not allowed after control

DU088Goods 1C239 from the dual use list.

Import control -waste(1)

inherited from 3602000000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 1157/242026-05-21

6 certificate(s) required

C672Other certificates

Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII

C669Other certificates

Notification document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 - Article 5 and Annex IA

Y923Particular provisions

Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157

C672Other certificates

Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII

C670Other certificates

Movement document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 5 and Annex IB

Y923Particular provisions

Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157

Import/export not allowed after control

CD572The wastes mentioned in Article 4 (paragraphs 1 and 2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 shall be subject to the procedure of prior written notification and consent.

Import control -restricted goods & technologies(2)

inherited from 3602000000

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172017-09-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

DU088Goods 1C239 from the dual use list.

DU659Goods 1A008a from the dual use list.

DU660Goods 1A008b from the dual use list.

Russia

Decision 0512/142014-09-06

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import not allowed

TM679Arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned.

Import/export restriction -Common Military List(1)

inherited from 3602000000

Russia

Regulation 0833/142025-07-20

2 certificate(s) required

Y759Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the Common Military List of the European Union

Y692Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 4 paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in article 4 paragraph 2)

Import/export not allowed after control

Start date: 2020-10-13

Trade Statistics

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

3602000010: Free-flowing porous prills predominantly based on ammonium nitrate, with the compositions and properties specified for code 3602000010.

Classification tips

Other prepared explosive, other than propellent powder, that is not the expressly described product of code 3602000010.

Typical uses

prepared explosive

Sample products

Prepared explosive, other than propellent powder

Associated BTIs

Regulatory notes

Chapter noteChapter 36 — Explosives; Pyrotechnic products; Matches; Pyrophoric alloys; Certain combustible preparations

Section note

Non-preferential origin

tariff_shift

Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.

CTH

tariff_shift

Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.

CTH

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primar y rules and the other

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Other (3602000090)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Other is 6.500 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Other (3602000090)?

Yes, 57 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Other (3602000090)?

Yes, 10 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Other (3602000090)?

4 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

What products are classified under code 3602000090?

TARIC code 3602000090 (Other) covers the following products: Prepared explosive, other than propellent powder, Other prepared explosive, not free-flowing porous ammonium-nitrate-based prills.

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Synonyms

prepared explosive, industrial explosive, explosive preparation

Materials

other than propellent powders

1. (A) Products (other than radioactive ores) answering to a description in heading 2844 or 2845 are to be classified in those headings and in no other heading of the Nomenclature. (B) Subject to paragraph (A) above, products answering to a description in heading 2843, 2846 or 2852 are to be classified in those headings and in no other heading of this Section. 2. Subject to Note 1 above, products classifiable in heading 3004, 3005, 3006, 3212, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3506, 3707 or 3808 by reason of being put up in measured doses or for retail sale are to be classified in those headings and in no other heading of the Nomenclature. 3. Goods put up in sets consisting of two or more separate constituents, some or all of which fall in this Section and are intended to be mixed together to obtain a product of Section VI or VII, are to be classified in the heading appropriate to that product, provided that the constituents are: (a) having regard to the manner in which they are put up, clearly identifiable as being intended for use together without first being repacked; (b) presented together; and (c) identifiable, whether by their nature or by the relative proportions in which they are present, as being complementary one to another.

What are the non-preferential origin rules for Other (3602000090)?

Non-preferential origin rules for Other are defined in Annex 22-01 of the UCC Delegated Act. These rules determine the country of origin for MFN duty rates, trade policy measures, and origin marking.

Trade Statistics

Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

+€0

Import €/kg

€9.94/kg

Export €/kg

€5.72/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

2,258

Moderate

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€98.0M	1.4Mt	€71.51/kg	31.8%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€73.2M	1.8Mt	€40.07/kg	23.8%
3	🇮🇳 India	€64.2M	2.1Mt	€30.40/kg	20.9%
4	🇽🇸 XS	€43.1M	1.6Mt	€27.61/kg	14.0%
5	🇿🇦 South Africa	€18.6M	212Kt	€87.38/kg	6.0%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.8M	673Kt	€16.05/kg	3.5%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€116.0M	2.8Mt	€41.14/kg	48.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€43.5M	2.6Mt	€16.96/kg	18.2%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€32.1M	13.7Mt	€2.34/kg	13.4%
4	🇬🇭 GH	€23.3M	6.8Mt	€3.45/kg	9.8%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€14.9M	7.6Mt	€1.95/kg	6.2%
6	🇸🇬 Singapore	€9.0M	75Kt	€120.55/kg	3.8%

EU Member States

EU ImportersEU Exporters

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Imports

€0

Exports

€0

Balance

+€0

Import €/kg

€9.94/kg

Export €/kg

€5.72/kg

Market concentration (HHI)

2,258

Moderate

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇳🇴 Norway	€98.0M	1.4Mt	€71.51/kg	31.8%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€73.2M	1.8Mt	€40.07/kg	23.8%
3	🇮🇳 India	€64.2M	2.1Mt	€30.40/kg	20.9%
4	🇽🇸 XS	€43.1M	1.6Mt	€27.61/kg	14.0%
5	🇿🇦 South Africa	€18.6M	212Kt	€87.38/kg	6.0%
6	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€10.8M	673Kt	€16.05/kg	3.5%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€116.0M	2.8Mt	€41.14/kg	48.6%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€43.5M	2.6Mt	€16.96/kg	18.2%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€32.1M	13.7Mt	€2.34/kg	13.4%
4	🇬🇭 GH	€23.3M	6.8Mt	€3.45/kg	9.8%
5	🇽🇸 XS	€14.9M	7.6Mt	€1.95/kg	6.2%
6	🇸🇬 Singapore	€9.0M	75Kt	€120.55/kg	3.8%

EU Member States

EU ImportersEU Exporters

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