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HS Code 3601.00.00.20: Pyrotechnical mixture in cylindrical shape or granulate form, composed of strontium nitrate or copper nitrate or basic copper nitrate in a matrix of nitroguanidine or guanidine nitrate, also containing a binder and additives, used as a component of airbag inflators

UK import duty, VAT, preferential (FTA) rates and how to classify and declare this commodity.
Commodity code
3601.00.00.20
UK MFN duty rate
0.00 %
Preferential (FTA) rate
Standard MFN applies
Import VAT
20%
Chapter
36 — Explosives; pyrotechnics; matches
Tariff
UK Global Tariff (CDS)

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Declaring this commodity to UK customs

Goods under 3601.00.00.20 (Pyrotechnical mixture in cylindrical shape or granulate form, composed of strontium nitrate or copper nitrate or basic copper nitrate in a matrix of nitroguanidine or guanidine nitrate, also containing a binder and additives, used as a component of airbag inflators) are declared to HMRC via the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). With tradePhlo you upload your commercial invoice, the AI extracts and pre-fills the declaration, checks the duty (0.00 %) and import VAT (20%), and you submit to CDS in minutes — for imports, exports and NCTS6 transit. Landed cost (duty + VAT + freight and port handling) is shown up front, so you know the true cost before committing to the trade. Where a UK free-trade agreement applies, the preferential rate (standard mfn applies) can cut the duty to zero if the rules of origin are met.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the UK import duty on pyrotechnical mixture in cylindrical shape or granulate form, composed of stront (HS 3601.00.00.20)?

Under commodity code 3601.00.00.20, the UK MFN import duty is 0.00 %. A preferential (FTA) rate may apply depending on the country of origin and rules of origin (standard mfn applies). Import VAT of 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty.

How do I find the commodity code for pyrotechnical mixture in cylindrical shape or granulate form, composed of stront?

This product is classified under 3601.00.00.20 (Chapter 36 — Explosives; pyrotechnics; matches). tradePhlo's AI HS classifier suggests the right code from a plain-language description, with a confidence score — free to try.

How do I declare HS 3601.00.00.20 to UK customs?

File an import or export declaration on the UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS). With tradePhlo you upload your commercial invoice, the AI extracts the data, the duty (0.00 %) and VAT (20%) are calculated, and you submit to CDS in minutes — no agent required.

Rates are indicative, sourced from tradePhlo Intelligence (UK Global Tariff). Always confirm the current rate and any conditions before declaring. Last reviewed June 2026.