HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3813.00 – Fire-extinguishers; preparations and charges and charged fire-extinguishing grenades
HS code 3813.00 is the 6-digit subheading for fire-extinguishers, preparations and charges and charged fire-extinguishing grenades. It is used for dry chemical fire extinguishers, CO2 fire extinguishers, foam fire extinguishers, water mist fire extinguishers and halon replacement agents.
What HS 3813.00 covers
This HS code covers fire-extinguishers themselves, along with the chemical preparations used as charges, and charged fire-extinguishing grenades. It's a critical category for safety and emergency response, encompassing devices and substances designed to suppress or extinguish fires. The trade involves manufacturers of fire safety equipment, chemical companies producing extinguishing agents, and distributors supplying these products to commercial, industrial, residential, and marine sectors. Key considerations include the type of fire (Class A, B, C, D, K) the extinguisher is designed for, the extinguishing agent used (e.g., dry chemical, CO2, foam, water mist), and compliance with national and international safety standards and certifications (e.g., UL, EN3). The market is driven by building codes, occupational safety regulations, and general public safety awareness. Importers and exporters must navigate strict regulations regarding the transport and handling of pressurized containers and certain chemical agents.
- Covers
- Dry chemical fire extinguishers
- CO2 fire extinguishers
- Foam fire extinguishers
- Water mist fire extinguishers
- Halon replacement agents
- Fire extinguishing powder charges
- Fire extinguishing liquid concentrates
- Automatic fire suppression grenades
- Examples
- Kidde Pro Series
- Amerex B500
- Ansul Sentry
- Badger Fire Protection
- Fike Clean Agent Systems
Codes often confused with 3813.00
Common mistake. This code could be confused with 842410 (fire extinguishers, whether or not charged) if the focus is solely on the apparatus, or with individual chemical compounds (e.g., 2811.21 for carbon dioxide) if they are not prepared as charges for fire extinguishing.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 381300, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 381300 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 6.4% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $77M 18% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $47M 11% of world exports
- 3 Italy $41M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $420M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $25M 6.4% of world imports
- 2 Poland $22M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $22M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $388M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3813.00 5
Brazil splits HS 3813.00 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3813.00.10 Halon fire-extinguisher preparationsQue contenham bromoclorodifluorometano, bromotrifluorometano ou dibromotetrafluoroetanos
- 3813.00.20 HBFC fire-extinguisher preparationsQue contenham hidrobromofluorcarbonetos (HBFC) do metano, do etano ou do propano
- 3813.00.30 HCFC fire-extinguisher preparationsQue contenham hidroclorofluorcarbonetos (HCFC) do metano, do etano ou do propano
- 3813.00.40 Bromochloromethane extinguisher preparationsQue contenham bromoclorometano
- 3813.00.90 Other fire-extinguisher preparations and chargesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3813.00
What is HS code 381300?
HS code 381300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fire-extinguishers; preparations and charges and charged fire-extinguishing grenades. This HS code covers fire-extinguishers themselves, along with the chemical preparations used as charges, and charged fire-extinguishing grenades. It's a critical category for safety and emergency response, encompassing devices and substances designed to suppress or extinguish fires. The trade involves manufacturers of fire safety equipment, chemical companies producing extinguishing agents, and distributors supplying these products to commercial, industrial, residential, and marine sectors. Key considerations include the type of fire (Class A, B, C, D, K) the extinguisher is designed for, the extinguishing agent used (e.g., dry chemical, CO2, foam, water mist), and compliance with national and international safety standards and certifications (e.g., UL, EN3). The market is driven by building codes, occupational safety regulations, and general public safety awareness. Importers and exporters must navigate strict regulations regarding the transport and handling of pressurized containers and certain chemical agents.
What products fall under HS code 381300?
Dry chemical fire extinguishers, CO2 fire extinguishers, Foam fire extinguishers, Water mist fire extinguishers, Halon replacement agents, Fire extinguishing powder charges, Fire extinguishing liquid concentrates, Automatic fire suppression grenades
What are common misclassifications for HS code 381300?
This code could be confused with 842410 (fire extinguishers, whether or not charged) if the focus is solely on the apparatus, or with individual chemical compounds (e.g., 2811.21 for carbon dioxide) if they are not prepared as charges for fire extinguishing.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 381300?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 381300 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($77M, 18% of world exports), Belgium ($47M) and Italy ($41M). World exports came to about $420M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 381300?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 381300 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($25M, 6.4% of world imports), Poland ($22M) and the United Kingdom ($22M). World imports came to about $388M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 381300 structured?
HS code 381300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 381300?
Brazil splits HS code 381300 into 5 NCM codes: 3813.00.10 (Halon fire-extinguisher preparations), 3813.00.20 (HBFC fire-extinguisher preparations), 3813.00.30 (HCFC fire-extinguisher preparations), 3813.00.40 (Bromochloromethane extinguisher preparations), 3813.00.90 (Other fire-extinguisher preparations and charges). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.