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U.S. imports of preparations & charges for fire extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades (HS 381300) totaled $831K in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Preparations & Charges for Fire Extinguishers; Charged Fire-Extinguishing Grenades paid $86K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $739K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $78K | $1.5M | +$1.4M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| FRANCE | $453K | $69K | -$384K |
| SINGAPORE | -- | $463K | +$463K |
| MEXICO | $13K | $407K | +$394K |
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3813001000 | PREP & CHGS FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER, INORGANIC SUBST | $542K | 10.00% | $46K |
| 3813005000 | PREP & CHGS FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER ETC, NESOI | $289K | 14.37% | $41K |
PREP & CHGS FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER, INORGANIC SUBST
PREP & CHGS FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER ETC, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3813000000 | PREP & CHGS FOR FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS ETC | $7.0M |
PREP & CHGS FOR FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS ETC
628.4K kg
PRODUCTS AND RESIDUALS OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, NESOI
HS 382499
DIAGNOSTIC OR LABORATORY REAGENTS INCL KITS, NESOI
HS 382219
CHEM ELEM DOPED, USED IN ELECTRON, DISCS WAFERS ET
HS 381800
SUPPORTED CATALYSTS W PREC METAL/PREC MTL COMPND
HS 381512
SUPPORTED CATALYSTS, NESOI
HS 381519
ADDITIVE FOR LUB OIL CONT PETRO/BITUMINOUS MINOIL
HS 381121
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $4K | $2.0M | +$2.0M |
| Wisconsin | $3K | $2.0M | +$2.0M |
| Texas | $421K | $1.1M | +$632K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $59K | $784K | +$725K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $58K | $709K | +$652K |