HS code 3603 50 00: Igniters

HS code 3603 50 00 covers igniters in chapter 36 (explosives and pyrotechnics). Total import duty is about 30.98% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Restricted.

Total import dutyabout 30.98%
Basic customs duty10%
IGST18%
Import policyRestricted
Export policyFree
Anti-dumpingNone found

Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.

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Key facts

Tariff item (8-digit HS code)3603 50 00
DescriptionIgniters
Chapter36: Explosives and pyrotechnics
Heading3603
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)10%
Basic customs duty charged10%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 30.98% of the import value
DGFT import policyRestricted
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹30,980 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Restricted.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 61 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 260.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 36035000, “Igniters”.
  • India exported 649 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 26.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 36035000, “Igniters”.

Questions about HS code 3603 50 00

What is the import duty on HS code 3603 50 00 in India?

About 30.98% of the import value: basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of igniters free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3603 50 00 is Restricted, so check the conditions before you import.

Can igniters be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3603 50 00 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3603

3603 10 00: Safety fuses3603 20 00: Detonating cords3603 30 00: Percussion caps3603 40 00: Detonating caps3603 60 00: Electric detonators

Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.