U.S. imports of Fire Extinguishers (Charged or Uncharged) (HS 842410) totaled $20.0M in August 2026, imported from 47 countries.
Importers of Fire Extinguishers (Charged or Uncharged) paid $520K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.60% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fire Extinguishers (Charged or Uncharged) imports of $20.0M in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMexico and China together account for the dominant share of US fire extinguisher imports, with Canada, Italy, and the United Kingdom also supplying the market. All imports under 8424100000 — whether pre-charged with agent or shipped empty — must comply with UL listing requirements and, where applicable, DOT regulations governing pressurized vessels in transport. Classification is straightforward at the 10-digit level since the heading resolves to a single tariff line, but importers should verify that the extinguishing agent (dry chemical, CO₂, clean agent, water mist) meets NFPA standards required by US end-users. Goods sourced from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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1.1K import shipments a month
No — HTS 8424100000 explicitly covers fire extinguishers 'whether or not charged,' so both pre-filled and uncharged units are classified identically. The distinction matters for DOT hazmat shipping regulations and port-of-entry handling, but not for the tariff line itself.
Most US commercial and residential applications require UL 299 listing for dry-chemical extinguishers or the relevant UL standard for the agent type. Additionally, pressurized cylinders must conform to DOT specifications for transport. Importers should obtain certification documentation from the foreign manufacturer before shipment.
Subheading 5 of 8 in heading 8424
Subheading 842410 · $20.0M of $277.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$20.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$22.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $192.5M of Fire Extinguishers (Charged or Uncharged) and exported $266.1M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8424100000 | Fire Extinguishers, Whether or not Charged | $20.0M | 2.60% | 20.39% | $520K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8424100000 | Fire Extinguishers, Whether or not Charged | $22.4M |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 74% of it. China pays 17.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
79.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.60% of imports for consumption.