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U.S. imports of electric detonators (HS 360360) totaled $12.0M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Electric Detonators paid $592K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $5.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4.2M | $3.6M | -$529K |
| MEXICO | $3.0M | $2.3M | -$718K |
| GERMANY | $3.0M | $391K | -$2.6M |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |
| JAPAN | -- | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3603600000 | ELECTRIC DETONATORS | $12.0M | 10.53% | $592K |
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HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3603600000 | ELECTRIC DETONATORS | $17.6M |
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $6.8M | $7.0M | +$218K |
| California | $783K | $4.0M | +$3.2M |
| Utah | -- | $3.5M | +$3.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $4.0M | $2.6M | -$1.5M |
| HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX | $3.0M | $2.7M | -$370K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $4.8M | +$4.8M |