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U.S. imports of igniters (HS 360350) totaled $8.5M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Igniters paid $351K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Igniters imports of $8.5M in April 2026 ran 48% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIgniters are pyrotechnic or electro-pyrotechnic devices designed to initiate propellants, gas generators, and other energetic systems, with applications spanning automotive airbag inflators, aerospace propulsion, and industrial blasting. Classified under 3603500000, they require an ATF import permit and DOT hazmat compliance. Mexico is the leading US supplier — reflecting deep automotive supply-chain integration — followed by Austria and the Czech Republic, both home to specialized pyrotechnic component manufacturers.
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Igniters used in automotive airbag inflators are generally classified under 3603500000 when imported as standalone pyrotechnic initiating devices. However, when integrated into a complete airbag module or inflator assembly, the classification may shift to a different heading based on the essential character of the assembled article. A licensed customs broker should review the specific product configuration before entry.
Importers must hold a valid ATF federal explosives import permit, as igniters are regulated as explosive initiating devices under federal explosives law. Shipments require DOT-compliant hazmat packaging, labeling, and shipping papers. End-use documentation may also be requested by CBP or ATF to verify the intended application.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3603500000 | IGNITERS | $8.5M | 10.20% | $351K |
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HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3603500000 | IGNITERS | $7.7M |
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $5.3M | $1.1M | -$4.2M |
| California | $88K | $3.1M | +$3.0M |
| Utah | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $2.9M | $3.1M | +$251K |
| LAREDO, TX | $1.9M | $756K | -$1.1M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $1.6M | $117K | -$1.5M |