U.S. imports of Pyrotechnic Articles (Signalling Flares, Fog Signals & Other), NESOI (HS 360490) totaled $1.3M in September 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Pyrotechnic Articles (Signalling Flares, Fog Signals & Other), NESOI paid $198K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 15.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Pyrotechnic Articles (Signalling Flares, Fog Signals & Other), NESOI imports of $1.3M in September 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataBeyond consumer and display fireworks, a broad range of pyrotechnic articles — including maritime signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals, and theatrical pyrotechnics — enters under 3604900000 as the residual 'not elsewhere specified' category within heading 3604. China and Germany are the leading US suppliers, reflecting both high-volume consumer-oriented production and precision safety-equipment manufacturing. Maritime distress flares in this heading are also subject to US Coast Guard approval requirements for use on US-flagged vessels.
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Yes. Signalling flares intended for use aboard US-flagged vessels must meet US Coast Guard (USCG) approval standards under 46 CFR, in addition to DOT hazmat transport requirements. Importers supplying the marine safety market should verify USCG approval status before importation, as unapproved flares cannot be legally carried as required safety equipment on US vessels.
Heading 3603 covers initiating devices — fuses, detonators, caps, and igniters — designed to set off explosive charges. Heading 3604 covers pyrotechnic articles whose primary function is visual or audible effect (fireworks, flares, fog signals) rather than initiating a separate explosive. Products that combine both functions, such as a flare with an explosive burst charge, require careful classification analysis and should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 3604
Subheading 360490 · $1.3M of $10.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3604900000 | Other Pyrotechnic Articles, NESOI | $2.2M | 9.49% | 60.12% | $204K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3604900000 | Other Pyrotechnic Articles, NESOI | $17.1M |
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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Imports
$1.3MYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $19.8M of Pyrotechnic Articles (Signalling Flares, Fog Signals & Other), NESOI.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Sweden and Germany together supply 63% of it. China pays 26.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.18% of imports for consumption.