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U.S. imports of propellant powders (HS 360100) totaled $24.7M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Propellant Powders paid $381K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $3.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Propellant Powders imports of $24.7M in April 2026 ran 86% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPropellant powders — including smokeless powder formulations used in small arms ammunition and larger-caliber propellant charges — are subject to strict import controls administered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which requires importers to hold a Federal Firearms License (FFL) with an importer designation and to obtain import permits for each shipment. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (3601000000). Canada leads US imports under this heading, followed by Australia and Belgium, with Sweden and Finland also supplying the market — a supplier profile reflecting established NATO-aligned defense and sporting-ammunition industries.
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Importers must hold a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) with an importer of destructive devices, explosives, or ammunition designation issued by ATF. Each shipment typically requires an ATF Form 6 import permit approved prior to arrival. Additionally, the Department of Transportation's hazardous materials regulations govern packaging, labeling, and carrier requirements for propellant powders in transit.
Propellant powders (3601) are specifically designed to generate propulsive gas when ignited in a controlled manner — as in a firearm cartridge or rocket motor — and deflagrate rather than detonate. Prepared explosives in 3602 are formulated to detonate and are used for blasting applications. The distinction is both chemical (deflagration vs. detonation) and functional (propulsion vs. fragmentation/displacement), and misclassification between the two headings can have significant regulatory consequences given the different ATF and DOT permit frameworks that apply.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $20.5M | $649K | -$19.8M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $467K | $3.5M | +$3.0M |
| ISRAEL | -- | $3.1M | +$3.1M |
| BRAZIL | -- | $3.0M | +$3.0M |
| AUSTRALIA | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3601000000 | PROPELLANT POWDERS | $24.7M | 10.93% | $381K |
PROPELLANT POWDERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3601000000 | PROPELLANT POWDERS | $14.7M |
PROPELLANT POWDERS
382.0K kg
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $20.5M | $530K | -$19.9M |
| PORTLAND, ME | $1.2M | $5.2M | +$3.9M |
| WILMINGTON, NC | -- | $3.1M | +$3.1M |