U.S. exports of Detonating Cords (HS 360320) totaled $5.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Detonating Cords paid $14K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Detonating Cords imports of $135K in August 2026 ran 49% below the year-to-date monthly average of $266K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDetonating cord — also known as detonating fuse or det cord — transmits a high-velocity detonation wave along its core and is widely used in surface mining, quarry blasting, and demolition to fire multiple charges simultaneously. Entered under HTS 3603200000, it is subject to ATF import permit requirements and DOT hazmat transport rules. Germany and Brazil are the leading US suppliers under this heading, reflecting the dominance of established European and South American explosives manufacturers in the commercial blasting market.
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Yes. Detonating cord enters under 3603200000 (described as 'detonating fuses' in the US schedule), while safety fuses are classified under 3603100000. The two products have distinct burn/detonation mechanisms and separate ATF licensing categories, so correct classification is essential for both duty and regulatory compliance.
European manufacturers — particularly German firms — have long-established expertise in precision explosive initiating systems and hold approvals from multiple national regulatory bodies, making their products easier to qualify under US ATF and DOT standards. This regulatory pre-qualification, combined with consistent product specifications, gives them a competitive advantage in the US commercial blasting market.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 3603
Subheading 360320 · $5.8M of $28.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$135KYoY · free account
Exports
$5.8MYoY · free account
Low of 10 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.5M of Detonating Cords and exported $94.7M.
Through August 2026 · imports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3603200000 | Detonating Fuses | $135K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $14K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3603200000 | Detonating Fuses | $5.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Japan together take 54% of it.
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duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.