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 36.06 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 cm3; and (c) Resin torches, firelighters and the like. GENERAL This Chapter includes propellent powders and prepared explosives, viz., mixtures characterised by the fact that they contain the oxygen necessary for their combustion and that in combustion they produce a large volume of gas at a high temperature. It also covers certain accessory products required for their ignition (percussion or detonating caps, detonators, etc.). Articles prepared from explosive, pyrophoric, inflammable or combustible products for producing light, sound, smoke, flame or sparks (e.g., pyrotechnic products, matches, ferro-cerium and certain combustible preparations) are also classified here. This Chapter does not cover separate chemically defined compounds (usually classified in Chapter 28 or 29), except certain fuels described in Parts (¥±) (A), (¥±) (B) (1) and (¥±) (B) (2) of the Explanatory Note to heading 36.06. It also excludes ammunition of Chapter 93.
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