HS Chapter 36 · Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations. What Nepal imported and exported in this category in FY 2082/83, from the Department of Customs Foreign Trade Statistics.
| Fiscal year | Imports | Exports |
|---|---|---|
| 2076/77 | Rs 64.99 Crore | — |
| 2077/78 | Rs 52.55 Crore | — |
| 2078/79 | Rs 58.32 Crore | — |
| 2079/80 | Rs 99.02 Crore | — |
| 2080/81 | Rs 1.14 Arab | — |
| 2081/82 | Rs 1.58 Arab | — |
| 2082/83 | Rs 1.02 Arab | — |
| HS code | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 3602.00.00 | Prepared explosives, (excl propellent powders). | Rs 2.83 Arab |
| 3604.90.00 | Signalling flares and other pyrotechnic articles (excl fireworks) | Rs 18.73 Crore |
| 3603.60.00 | Electric detonators | Rs 6.38 Crore |
| 3605.00.00 | Matches (excl pyrotechnic articles of 36.04 | Rs 5.76 Crore |
| 3606.90.00 | Ferro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys; articles off combustible materials, n | Rs 5.39 Crore |
| 3603.40.00 | Detonating caps | Rs 3.99 Crore |
| 3603.20.00 | Detonating cords | Rs 2.84 Crore |
| 3601.00.00 | Propellent powders | Rs 74 Lakh |
| 3606.10.00 | Liquid or liquefied-gas fuels in container, for lighters, =<300cm3. | Rs 6.66 Lakh |
| 3603.10.00 | Safety fuses | Rs 5.46 Lakh |
| 3604.10.00 | Fireworks | Rs 3.65 Lakh |
Trade value ≠ retail price. The duty shown is the general customs-duty range; VAT (usually 13%) and any excise are extra. HS classification is decided by customs — confirm the exact line in the tariff before pricing.