U.S. imports of Fire Extinguishers (Charged or Uncharged) (SITC 74561) 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 dataPortable and wheeled fire extinguishers — whether pre-charged with suppression agent or imported empty — are classified here regardless of the extinguishing medium (dry chemical, CO₂, foam, clean agent). The 'whether or not charged' language means both ready-to-use units and bare cylinders awaiting filling share the same heading, a distinction that matters for valuation and safety compliance. Importers should be aware that charged extinguishers containing certain halon or refrigerant-based agents may require EPA review under clean-air regulations before entry.
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1.1K import shipments a month
No — the heading explicitly covers extinguishers 'whether or not charged,' so both filled units and empty cylinders are classified identically. However, the charged/uncharged status can affect valuation, hazardous-materials shipping requirements (DOT regulations for pressurized vessels), and whether EPA review is triggered for certain suppression agents.
Extinguishers charged with ozone-depleting substances such as halon are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act. Importation of halon-charged units may require EPA allowances or exemptions. Importers should consult with a licensed customs broker and verify EPA compliance before shipping charged extinguishers containing controlled substances.
Basic heading 342 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74561 · $20.0M of $172.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 74% of it. China pays 17.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $192.5M of Fire Extinguishers (Charged or Uncharged).
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.