HSN Classification

HSN 36 - Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations

Classification level: Chapter. Use this as a GST code-reference page and confirm rate/exemption treatment from current notifications before final filing.

Code details

Code Type
HSN
Code
36
Official Description
Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations

Tax guide notes

  • - GST rate is not embedded in HSN/SAC master data. Confirm the latest rate from GST rate notifications and official CBIC schedules.
  • - Invoice accuracy matters: use the code that best matches the principal supply description to reduce notices and mismatch risk.
  • - If supplies include both goods and services, document the dominant nature of supply before selecting HSN/SAC.

Compliance checklist

  • - Keep product/service description on invoice aligned with the selected HSN/SAC code.
  • - Review code selection whenever scope of work or product mix changes.
  • - Cross-check applicable GST rate, exemptions, and reverse-charge conditions before filing returns.

Related codes

HSN
3601

PROPELLANT POWDERS

HSN
3602

PREPARED EXPLOSIVES, OTHER THAN PROPELLANT POWDERS

HSN
3603

SAFETY FUSES; DETONATING CORDS; PERCUSSION OR DETONATING CAPS; IGNITERS; ELECTRIC DETONATORS

HSN
3604

FIREWORKS, SIGNALLING FLARES, RAIN ROCKETS, FOG SIGNALS AND OTHER PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES

HSN
3605

MATCHES, OTHER THAN PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES OF HEADING 3604

HSN
3606

FERRO-CERIUM AND OTHER PYROPHORIC ALLOYS IN ALL FORMS; ARTICLES OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AS SPECIFIED IN NOTE 2 TO THIS CHAPTER

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