HTS 3606.90.30Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter:Other: Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys

What that translates to:Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys

Also written 36069030 or 3606.90.3000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys (HTS 3606.90.30) from China owe 5.9% in total duties as of Oct 1, 2026: the regular duty only; no extra tariffs apply.

Total duty rate5.9%That's $590 on a $10,000 shipment.

Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff schedule5.9%

Total duty5.9%

No forced-labor tariff on this product: it's on the tariff's exemption list (HTS 9903.05.86).

Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026).

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Official description

Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in note 2 to this chapter: Other: Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 36: Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations.

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3606.90.3000 (3606903000)Ferrocerium and other pyrophoric alloys · reported in kg

What changed for this code

Jul 24, 2026Forced-labor tariffs start on imports from 60 economies (Section 301)
Jul 22, 202625% Section 301 tariff on products of Brazil starts
Jan 1, 2026Section 301 tariff on Nicaragua starts at 0%, set to rise to 10% in 2027 and 15% in 2028

Questions about HTS 3606.90.30

What is the duty rate for HTS 3606.90.30?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is 5.9%. Goods from China owe 5.9% in total as of Oct 1, 2026, including any additional tariffs. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 3606.90.30 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 1 country as of Oct 1, 2026: Nicaragua. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 3606.90.30 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 3606.90.30 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

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