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

3604.90.20

Miniature pyrotechnic munitions and percussion caps for toys

  1. 3604 Fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles
  2. 3604.90 - Other:
  3. - - Miniature pyrotechnic munitions and percussion caps for toys

Pháo hoa, pháo hiệu, pháo mưa, pháo hiệu sương mù và các sản phẩm pháo khác / - Loại khác: / - - Pháo hoa nhỏ và kíp nổ dùng làm đồ chơi

Unit: kg Level: 8-digit line Source: BT2026 row 5188 SOURCE

Taxes applicable in 2026

Source: consolidated BT2026 tariff (updated 05/04/2026)
Ordinary import duty 30% 15/2023/QĐ-TTg · 15 Jul 2023
Preferential (MFN) 20% 26/2023/NĐ-CP · 15 Jul 2023
VAT 8 / 10 (several rates) 181/2025/NĐ-CP · 1 Jul 2025
Excise tax No data
Environmental tax No data
Export duty No data

Special preferential (FTA) rates – 2026

FTARateData basisProof of originLegal basisStatus
VKFTA 0% Lowest published Consolidated BT2026
2026
VK 125/2022/NĐ-CP Ad valorem
CPTPP 3.6% · M: 5.4% Consolidated BT2026
(VI)
CPTPP 115/2022/NĐ-CP Ad valorem
EVFTA 7.2% Consolidated BT2026
2026
EUR.1 116/2022/NĐ-CP Ad valorem
UKVFTA 7.2% Consolidated BT2026
2026
EUR.1 117/2022/NĐ-CP Ad valorem
VIFTA 14% Consolidated BT2026
2026
Form VI (verify) 131/2024/NĐ-CP Ad valorem
VN-LAO 20% Consolidated BT2026 S 206/2025/NĐ-CP Ad valorem
VN-CAM No data No data S 56/2026/NĐ-CP No data
VNCU No data No data VNCB · Form VC (Cuba) 114/2022/NĐ-CP No data
AANZFTA * not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
AANZ 121/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
ACFTA * not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
E 118/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
AHKFTA * not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2026
AHK 123/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
AIFTA * not eligible Consolidated BT2026
01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026
AI 122/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
AJCEP * not eligible Consolidated BT2026
01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027
AJ 120/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
AKFTA * not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)
AK 119/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
ATIGA * not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2026
D 126/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
RCEP (Annex A)
BN, KH, ID, LA, MY, MM, PH, SG, TH
* not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2026
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin 129/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
RCEP (Annex B)
AU
* not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2026
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin 129/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
RCEP (Annex C)
CN
* not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2026
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin 129/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
RCEP (Annex D)
JP
* not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2026
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin 129/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
RCEP (Annex E)
KR
* not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2026
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin 129/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
RCEP (Annex F)
NZ
* not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2026
RCEP Form / Declaration of origin 129/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
VCFTA * not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2026
VC 112/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
VJEPA * not eligible Consolidated BT2026
01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027
JV · Form VJ 124/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)
VN-EAEU * not eligible Consolidated BT2026
2026
EAV 113/2022/NĐ-CP Not eligible (*)

A published rate does not mean the goods qualify. Origin rules and valid proof of origin are required.

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Rate history / phase-down by year

From the 2022–2027 FTA schedule worksheets
FTAPeriods
ACFTA
AC · row 5066
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)* not eligible
ATIGA
AT · row 5027
2022* not eligible 2023* not eligible 2024* not eligible 2025* not eligible 2026* not eligible 2027* not eligible
AJCEP
AJ · row 5071
30/12/2022 - 31/3/2023* not eligible 01/4/2023 - 31/3/2024* not eligible 01/4/2024 - 31/3/2025* not eligible 01/4/2025 - 31/3/2026* not eligible 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027* not eligible 01/4/2027 - 31/3/2028* not eligible
VJEPA
VJ · row 5069
30/12/2022 - 31/3/2023* not eligible 01/4/2023 - 31/3/2024* not eligible 01/4/2024 - 31/3/2025* not eligible 01/4/2025 - 31/3/2026* not eligible 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027* not eligible 01/4/2027 - 31/3/2028* not eligible
AKFTA
AK · row 5069
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)* not eligible
Rate with exclusions: *
AANZFTA
AANZ · row 5033
2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn)* not eligible
Rate column F (hidden): *
AIFTA
AI · row 5029
30/12/2022* not eligible 31/12/2022 - 30/12/2023* not eligible 31/12/2023 - 30/12/2024* not eligible 31/12/2024 - 31/12/2025* not eligible 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026* not eligible 01/01/2027 - 31/12/2027* not eligible
VKFTA
VK · row 5038
20220% 20230% 20240% 20250% 20260% 20270%
VCFTA
VC · row 5076
2022* not eligible 2023* not eligible 2024* not eligible 2025* not eligible 2026* not eligible 2027* not eligible
VN-EAEU
EAV · row 5073
2022* not eligible 2023* not eligible 2024* not eligible 2025* not eligible 2026* not eligible 2027* not eligible
AHKFTA
AKH · row 5081
2022* not eligible 2023* not eligible 2024* not eligible 2025* not eligible 2026* not eligible 2027* not eligible
EVFTA
EV-NK · row 5052
202214.5% 202312.7% 202410.9% 20259% 20267.2% 20275.4%
Change flag (helper): X
UKVFTA
UKV · row 5054
202214.5% 202312.7% 202410.9% 20259% 20267.2% 20275.4%
Change flag (helper): X
CPTPP
CPTPP · row 5052
(I) → 2021*12.7% (II) → 2022*10.9% (III) → 2023*9% (IV) → 2024*7.2% (V) → 2025*5.4% (VI) → 2026*3.6% (VII) → 2027*1.8%
RCEP A
RCEPT-A · row 5073
2022* not eligible 2023* not eligible 2024* not eligible 2025* not eligible 2026* not eligible 2027* not eligible
RCEP B
B · row 5073
2022* not eligible 2023* not eligible 2024* not eligible 2025* not eligible 2026* not eligible 2027* not eligible
RCEP C
C · row 5073
2022* not eligible 2023* not eligible 2024* not eligible 2025* not eligible 2026* not eligible 2027* not eligible
RCEP D
D · row 5073
2022* not eligible 2023* not eligible 2024* not eligible 2025* not eligible 2026* not eligible 2027* not eligible
RCEP E
E · row 5076
2022* not eligible 2023* not eligible 2024* not eligible 2025* not eligible 2026* not eligible 2027* not eligible
RCEP F
F · row 5073
2022* not eligible 2023* not eligible 2024* not eligible 2025* not eligible 2026* not eligible 2027* not eligible
VIFTA
VI · row 4673
202418% 202516% 202614% 202712%
Helper column J: 8

* CPTPP periods (I)–(VII) are mapped to years by matching BT2026 (DERIVED data – verify).

Advisory & warnings

General assessment (origin not considered). Run Smart Tariff Advisory for an origin-specific assessment.

YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED FTA-009 CPTPP: separate "M:" rate
Description
The CPTPP cell "3,6; M: 5,4" has a general 3.6% and an "M:" 5.4% rate (commonly read as the Mexico schedule – verify).
Legal reference
115/2022/NĐ-CP
Recommended action
Confirm the CPTPP schedule for the origin under Decree 115/2022/NĐ-CP.
Verification status
Not verified – check required
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED FTA-010 Consolidated vs FTA schedule discrepancy
Description
CPTPP: consolidated BT2026 shows "3,6; M: 5,4", the FTA schedule for period (VI) shows "3,6".
Legal reference
115/2022/NĐ-CP
Recommended action
Check the original Decree and amendments to determine the correct rate.
Verification status
Not verified – check required
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED FTA-013 FTA rate not lower than MFN
Description
VN-LAO 20%: the preferential rate is equal to or higher than the MFN rate (20%) in the source tariff – claiming the FTA brings no saving.
Related data
MFN 20%
Recommended action
Consider the MFN rate (if the origin qualifies for MFN treatment) instead of preparing FTA origin documents.
Verification status
Not verified – check required
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED HS-003 Classification Review Required – similar lines exist
Description
Subheading 3604.90 has 4 lines; 3604.90.20 is distinguished from its siblings by: Miniature pyrotechnic munitions and percussion caps for toys.
Related data
3604.90.40 Signalling flares; 3604.90.50 Signalling rockets; 3604.90.90 Other
Legal reference
31/2022/TT-BTC
Recommended action
Verify the distinguishing features; consider an advance classification ruling if uncertain.
Verification status
Not verified – check required
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED TAX-001 Several VAT rates
Description
The VAT column shows "8/10".
Legal reference
181/2025/NĐ-CP
Recommended action
Determine the VAT rate by the nature of goods and reduction rules (174/2025/NĐ-CP, Annex I/II).
Verification status
Not verified – check required
GRAY – DATA UNAVAILABLE TR-004 Not Assessed – Additional Regulatory Verification Required
Description
The source file records no trade remedy for 3604.90.20. This does NOT mean there is no risk.
Recommended action
Check the MOIT Trade Remedies Authority database.
Verification status
Not verified – check required
GREEN – VERIFIED DQ-001 MFN rate present in the source
Description
The MFN rate 20% for 3604.90.20 was checked against BT2026 (cell BT2026!N5188), basis 26/2023/NĐ-CP.
Legal reference
26/2023/NĐ-CP
Recommended action
Verification scope: matched against source file version 2026.04.05; not a substitute for the legal text.
Verification status
Checked against the source tariff file

Chapter notes

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.

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