U.S. imports of Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors, and Similar Apparatus (HS 853110) totaled $79.6M in August 2026, imported from 67 countries.
Importers of Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors, and Similar Apparatus paid $3.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.93% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors, and Similar Apparatus imports of $79.6M in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $67.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBattery-powered smoke detectors (8531100015), hardwired and other smoke detectors (8531100025), electric burglar alarms (8531100035), and other fire and intrusion detection apparatus (8531100045) each occupy distinct 10-digit lines, with the battery-powered versus hardwired distinction for smoke detectors being a frequent classification question. Mexico is the leading US supplier under this heading, with Malaysia and Japan also significant sources — reflecting both nearshore assembly and Asian electronics manufacturing. Products must comply with UL listing requirements and applicable NFPA standards for US market entry, though these are domestic regulatory requirements rather than customs admissibility conditions.
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4.9K import shipments a month
A combination detector whose principal function is fire/smoke alarm signaling is generally classified under heading 8531 (specifically 8531100045 as similar apparatus to burglar or fire alarms). If the device is primarily a gas detection instrument with an incidental alarm function, it might fall under heading 9027 (instruments for gas analysis). The principal function and design intent govern; importers should review the product's technical documentation and consult a customs broker when the device integrates multiple sensing technologies.
Malaysia hosts significant electronics manufacturing capacity for safety and sensing devices, including facilities operated by major global fire safety brands. This concentration reflects both established semiconductor and electronics assembly infrastructure and favorable manufacturing costs. Importers sourcing from Malaysian facilities should confirm that country-of-origin rules are met, particularly if components originate in third countries, to ensure correct origin marking on finished detectors.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 8531
Subheading 853110 · $79.6M of $336.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$79.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$45.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $769.8M of Burglar Alarms, Fire Alarms, Smoke Detectors, and Similar Apparatus and exported $486.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8531100045 | Burglar or Fire Alarms and Similar Apparatus, NESOI | $44.7M | 3.32% | 28.56% | $1.5M |
| 8531100025 | Smoke Detectors, NESOI | $17.8M | 5.33% | 36.01% | $949K |
| 8531100015 | Smoke Detectors, Battery Powered | $10.2M | 2.00% | 15.17% | $204K |
| 8531100035 | Burglar Alarms, Electric | $6.4M | 7.36% | 54.20% | $474K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8531100045 | Burglar or Fire Alarms and Similar Apparatus, NESOI | $21.3M |
| 8531100025 | Smoke Detectors, NESOI | $17.0M |
| 8531100035 | Burglar Alarms, Electric | $3.8M |
| 8531100015 | Smoke Detectors, Battery Powered | $2.9M |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Malaysia together supply 77% of it. China pays 36.6% duty; Mexico 0.2%.
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rate provision · imports
69.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.93% of imports for consumption.