U.S. exports of Antifreezing Preparations and Prepared Deicing Fluids (HS 382000) totaled $19.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Antifreezing Preparations and Prepared Deicing Fluids paid $187K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.31% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Antifreezing Preparations and Prepared Deicing Fluids imports of $4.3M in August 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataEthylene glycol– and propylene glycol–based antifreeze and deicing formulations serve the automotive coolant, aviation ground-support, and infrastructure maintenance markets, making this a widely traded industrial chemical heading. Canada dominates US import supply, a position reinforced by USMCA preferential treatment that benefits Canadian-origin shipments. Belgium and Germany are also significant sources, reflecting European specialty chemical production capacity. The single 10-digit line 3820000000 covers the entire heading, so classification disputes typically center on whether a product is a prepared formulation versus a pure chemical compound classified elsewhere.
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300 import shipments a month
Heading 3820 covers formulated mixtures — products that combine a freezing-point depressant (such as ethylene or propylene glycol) with corrosion inhibitors, dyes, or other additives to make a ready-to-use or concentrate product. Pure, undiluted glycols without such additives are generally classified in chapter 29 as organic chemicals. Importers should obtain full ingredient breakdowns from suppliers to support the correct heading determination.
Generally yes — both automotive engine coolants and aircraft ground-deicing fluids that meet the 'prepared formulation' criterion fall under heading 3820. However, certain specialized runway or aircraft deicing products may carry additional regulatory documentation requirements from the FAA or airport authorities, separate from customs classification.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 3820
Subheading 382000 · $19.4M of $19.4M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3820000000 | Antifreezing Prep & Prepared Deicing Fluids | $4.3M | 4.31% | 30.46% | $187K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3820000000 | Antifreezing Prep & Prepared Deicing Fluids | $19.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$19.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $40.2M of Antifreezing Preparations and Prepared Deicing Fluids and exported $222.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Mexico together take 51% of it.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
69.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.31% of imports for consumption.