U.S. imports of Electric Detonators (HS 360360) totaled $13.4M in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Electric Detonators paid $975K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.27% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectric detonators initiate explosive charges via an electrical current through a bridge wire, offering precise timing control critical in large-scale mining, tunneling, and seismic operations. Entered under 3603600000, they are subject to ATF import permit requirements and DOT hazmat transport regulations. Canada is the leading US supplier — benefiting from USMCA proximity and a robust domestic mining sector — with Germany and Mexico also significant sources.
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Programmable or 'electronic' detonators — which use a microchip to allow precise delay programming — are generally classified under 3603600000 alongside conventional electric detonators, as both are electrically initiated. However, if a specific product incorporates additional components that change its essential character, classification should be confirmed with CBP or a licensed customs broker before importation.
Importers must obtain a federal explosives import permit from ATF under the Safe Explosives Act. Processing times vary depending on background check requirements and application completeness, but importers should plan for several weeks of lead time. Permits are product- and quantity-specific, so each import transaction must be covered by a valid permit at the time of entry.
Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 3603
Subheading 360360 · $13.4M of $23.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3603600000 | Electric Detonators | $13.4M | 7.27% | 54.44% | $975K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3603600000 | Electric Detonators | $14.2M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 55% of it. Brazil pays 37.7% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
45.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.27% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$13.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$14.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $154.0M of Electric Detonators and exported $160.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.