What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 36050010?

HSN code 36050010 (Matchbox) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 36050010?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 36050010 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 36050010 cover?

HSN code 36050010 covers Matchbox. It sits under Chapter 36 – Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations, in Section VI – PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 36050010?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 36050010 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

Is import of HSN code 36050010 free or restricted?

Under the ITC (HS) import policy, HSN code 36050010 is classified as "Restricted". Always confirm against the latest DGFT notifications before importing.

What is the HSN code for matchbox / safety matches?

Safety matches are classified under 36050010, with other matches under 36050090, within heading 3605.

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Matchbox HSN Code 3605

Q: What is the HSN code for Matchbox?

The HSN code for Matchbox is 36050010, classified under Chapter 36 – Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

5% IGSTSchedule I

Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles, are classified under HSN heading 3605, split into safety matches and other.

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Heading

3605

Primary code

36050010

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Matchbox HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 3605 (matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
36050010	- Safety matches	5%	10%
36050090	- Other	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 4 partner agreement(s) listed for 36050010; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for matchbox?

The HSN code for matchbox is 3605 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for matchbox the most common is 36050010, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How matchbox is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for matchbox narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 362-digitExplosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations
36054-digit headingMATCHES, OTHER THAN PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES OF HEADING 3604
3605006-digit subheading- Matches, other than pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604 :
360500108-digit tariff item- Safety matches

Section VI — PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES

GST on matchbox

Matchbox (HSN 3605) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 36050010 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported matchbox

When matchbox (HSN 36050010) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties. Import policy: Restricted.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 36050010 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for matchbox is 3605 at the heading level, with 36050010 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.