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Chapter 36: Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations

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CHAPTER 36: EXPLOSIVES; PYROTECHNIC PRODUCTS; MATCHES;

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Notes
  • 1. This chapter does not cover separate chemically defined compounds other than those described in note 2(a) or (b) below.
  • 2. The expression "articles of combustible materials" in heading 3606 applies only to:
    • (a) Metaldehyde, hexamethylenetetramine and similar substances, put up in forms (for example, tablets, sticks or similar forms) for use as fuels; fuels with a basis of alcohol, and similar prepared fuels, in solid or semi-solid form;
    • (b) Liquid or liquefied-gas fuels in containers of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters, and of a capacity not exceeding 300 cm 3; and
    • (c) Resin torches, firelighters and the like.
Additional U.S. Note
  • 1. The importation of white phosphorus matches is prohibited.

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