Product classification
HS code for De-icing fluid: 3820.00
Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids.
Classification of de-icing fluid under HS 3820.00
De-icing fluid is classified under HS code 3820.00, which is the specific heading for anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids. This classification is based on the chemical preparation's intended use in lowering the freezing point of water or removing ice from surfaces. These fluids are typically mixtures of glycols (such as ethylene or propylene glycol), water, and various additives like corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, or dyes. Because these are "prepared" fluids—meaning they are mixtures formulated for a specific industrial or commercial application—they are categorized in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products) rather than Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), which is reserved for separate chemically defined compounds. The classification remains 3820.00 regardless of whether the fluid is intended for aircraft, automotive windshields, or airport runways, provided it is a prepared mixture designed to prevent or remove ice formation.
- Covers
- Aircraft de-icing fluids (Type I, II, III, and IV)
- Automotive windshield de-icer sprays
- Prepared liquid runway de-icers
- Anti-freeze mixtures for engine cooling systems
- Pneumatic brake anti-freeze fluids
- Also under 3820.00
- Prestone Antifreeze
- Zerex Antifreeze
- Kilfrost De-icing Fluid
- Dowfrost
- Peak Antifreeze
Codes often confused with 3820.00
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs when pure glycols are imported; if the product is a separate chemically defined compound like pure ethylene glycol, it must be classified under HS code 2905.31. Another error involves classifying solid de-icers, such as rock salt (sodium chloride) or calcium chloride, under this code. Solid salts should be classified under 2501.00 or 2827.20 respectively. Furthermore, lubricating preparations that happen to have anti-freezing properties should be classified under 3403 rather than 3820.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 382000 (the code used for de-icing fluid), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382000 (the code used for de-icing fluid) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 6.7% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 382000, not only de-icing fluid.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $317M 19% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $295M 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $240M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $116M 6.7% of world imports
- 2 France $115M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Canada $90M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 code for de-icing fluid
Brazil classifies de-icing fluid under NCM 3820.00.00: HS 3820.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about de-icing fluid
What is the HS code for De-icing fluid?
The HS code for De-icing fluid is 382000 (Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids). The HS code for prepared de-icing fluid and anti-freeze is 3820.00.
How do I classify De-icing fluid for customs?
De-icing fluid is classified under HS code 382000 — Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is salt classified as a de-icing fluid?
No, 3820.00 only covers prepared liquids and mixtures. Solid salts used for de-icing are classified under Chapter 25 or Chapter 28 depending on their composition.
Which countries are the top exporters of de-icing fluid (HS 382000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382000 (the code used for de-icing fluid) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($317M, 19% of world exports), Belgium ($295M) and the United States ($240M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 de-icing fluid (HS 382000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382000 (the code used for de-icing fluid) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($116M, 6.7% of world imports), France ($115M) and Canada ($90M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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.
Is the HS code for De-icing fluid the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382000 for De-icing fluid is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for de-icing fluid in Brazil?
In Brazil, de-icing fluid (HS 382000) is classified under NCM 3820.00.00.