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Chapter 36: Explosives, matches

HS Chapter 36 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Explosives, matches (HS Chapter 36). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇧🇷 Brazil14.0%
🇲🇽 Mexico10.0%
🇮🇳 India10.0%
🇨🇳 China8.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand6.2%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇦🇺 Australia4.2%
🇺🇸 United States2.4%
🇿🇦 South Africa2.3%
🇫🇷 France0.5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.5%
🇩🇪 Germany0.5%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 36. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescription🇮🇳 IN🇬🇧 GB🇺🇸 US🇨🇳 CN🇩🇪 DE🇧🇷 BR
36010014%10.0%0.0%3.2%8.0%0.0%14.0%
36020014%10.0%0.0%0.0%8.0%0.0%14.0%
36041014%10.0%0.0%5.3%8.0%0.0%14.0%
36049010%10.0%0.0%6.5%8.0%0.0%14.0%
36031014%10.0%0.0%3.0%8.0%0.0%14.0%
36032014%10.0%0.0%3.0%8.0%0.0%14.0%
36033014%10.0%0.0%4.2%8.0%0.0%14.0%
36034014%10.0%0.0%0.2%8.0%0.0%14.0%
36035014%10.0%0.0%0.2%8.0%0.0%14.0%
36036014%10.0%0.0%0.2%8.0%0.0%14.0%
36050015.0%10.0%0.0%14.0%
36061014%14.0%
3603005.0%

FTA Preferential Rates — Explosives, matches

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 36 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
360100Brazil → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
360100Chile → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-CL14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
360100Uruguay → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
360100Argentina → BrazilMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
360100Chile → BrazilMERCOSUR-CL14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
360100Uruguay → BrazilMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
360200Brazil → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
360200Chile → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-CL14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
360200Uruguay → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%
360200Argentina → BrazilMERCOSUR-INT14.0%0.0%Save 14.0%

VAT / GST on Explosives, matches

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇦🇺 AustraliaGST10%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI10%
🇨🇳 ChinaVAT13%
🇬🇧 United KingdomVAT20%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.