3602.00.00 - Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders

This HTS category, 3602.00.00, encompasses prepared explosives that are specifically intended for uses other than as propellant powders. These are ready-to-use explosive formulations designed for detonation or rapid expansion, often in industrial, mining, or demolition applications. The key distinguishing factor from other Chapter 36 goods is their primary function; for example, they are distinct from pyrotechnic products (Chapter 3604) which are primarily for display or signaling, and from matches (Chapter 3605) which are for ignition.

Within this classification, subcategories further refine the type of prepared explosive. Code 3602.00.00.30 specifically covers dynamite and other high explosives when they are presented in forms suitable for blasting, such as cartridges or sticks. This detailed breakdown allows for precise identification of explosives based on their intended application and physical presentation. The residual category, 3602.00.00.60, captures any other prepared explosives that do not fit the specific blasting forms but still fall under the general description of prepared explosives other than propellant powders.