Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Preparations & Charges for Fire Extinguishers; Charged Fire-Extinguishing Grenades (HS 381300) totaled $9.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Preparations & Charges for Fire Extinguishers; Charged Fire-Extinguishing Grenades paid $65K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.28% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFire-extinguishing preparations and charges — including dry chemical powders, halogenated agents, and inorganic-based formulations — are classified here when presented as ready-to-use charges or as filled grenades. The US schedule distinguishes inorganic-substance charges (3813001000) from other preparations (3813005000), a split that matters for both duty treatment and compliance with EPA regulations governing certain halogenated extinguishing agents. France and Sweden are the leading import sources for this heading, reflecting European dominance in specialized suppression chemistry and hardware. Importers of halon-based or HFC-containing charges should confirm EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) compliance before entry.
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43 import shipments a month
Yes. Charges containing ozone-depleting substances such as halon, or certain HFC alternatives, are subject to EPA review under the Clean Air Act and the SNAP program. Importers should verify that the specific extinguishing agent is an approved substitute and obtain any required EPA documentation prior to entry.
The inorganic-substance line covers charges whose active extinguishing component is an inorganic compound — such as monoammonium phosphate or sodium bicarbonate dry powders. Charges based on organic or halogenated agents, foam concentrates, or mixed formulations not meeting that criterion fall under the residual NESOI line 3813005000. The chemical composition of the active agent is the key classification determinant.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 3813
Subheading 381300 · $9.6M of $9.6M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3813005000 | Prep & Chgs for Fire Extinguisher Etc, NESOI | $635K | 9.73% | 92.52% | $62K |
| 3813001000 | Prep & Chgs for Fire Extinguisher, Inorganic Subst | $153K | 2.24% | 22.38% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3813000000 | Prep & Chgs for Fire-Extinguishers Etc | $9.6M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Saudi Arabia together take 47% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
21.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.28% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$788KYoY · free account
Exports
$9.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $11.1M of Preparations & Charges for Fire Extinguishers; Charged Fire-Extinguishing Grenades and exported $81.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.