Product classification
HS code for Fire extinguishers: 3813.00
Fire-extinguishers, preparations and charges and charged fire-extinguishing grenades.
Classification of fire extinguishers under HS 3813.00
HS code 3813.00 is a specific classification within the "Miscellaneous Chemical Products" chapter of the Harmonized System. This code is designated for fire-extinguishing preparations and charges, as well as charged fire-extinguishing grenades. Unlike the mechanical apparatus used to deploy these substances, which is classified in Chapter 84, heading 3813 focuses on the chemical composition of the extinguishing agent itself. This includes a wide variety of substances such as aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF), dry chemical powders (like monoammonium phosphate), and gaseous agents (such as carbon dioxide or halon alternatives) when sold as refills or charges. The classification also covers "grenades," which are specialized containers—often made of glass or fragile plastic—that are designed to be thrown into the heart of a fire to release their contents upon impact. This code is essential for regulatory compliance regarding the transport of hazardous materials, as many of these chemical charges are pressurized or contain reactive substances that require specific handling and labeling under international safety standards. It ensures that the chemical industry's contributions to fire safety are accurately tracked.
- Covers
- Fire extinguisher refill powders
- Firefighting foam concentrates
- Charged fire-extinguishing grenades
- Chemical charges for fixed suppression systems
- Liquid fire-extinguishing preparations
- Also under 3813.00
- Kidde Pro Series
- Amerex B500
- Ansul Sentry
- Badger Fire Protection
- Fike Clean Agent Systems
Codes often confused with 3813.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 8424.10, which is used for the mechanical fire extinguisher unit. If you are importing the chemical agent separately from the mechanical device, it must be classified under 3813.00. Another potential error is classifying individual chemicals (like pure CO2 or nitrogen) under their specific chemical headings in Chapter 28 or 29; however, if they are prepared specifically as fire-extinguishing charges, 3813.00 takes precedence as the more specific heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 381300 (the code used for fire extinguishers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 381300 (the code used for fire extinguishers) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 381300, not only fire extinguishers.
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 fire extinguishers
Brazil splits HS 3813.00 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3813.00.10Halon fire-extinguisher preparations
- 3813.00.20HBFC fire-extinguisher preparations
- 3813.00.30HCFC fire-extinguisher preparations
- 3813.00.40Bromochloromethane extinguisher preparations
- 3813.00.90Other fire-extinguisher preparations and charges
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fire extinguishers
What is the HS code for Fire extinguishers?
The HS code for Fire extinguishers is 381300 (Fire-extinguishers; preparations and charges and charged fire-extinguishing grenades). The HS code for fire-extinguishing preparations, charges, and charged fire-extinguishing grenades is 3813.00.
How do I classify Fire extinguishers for customs?
Fire extinguishers is classified under HS code 381300 — Fire-extinguishers; preparations and charges and charged fire-extinguishing grenades. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are fire extinguishing foams included in this code?
Yes, chemical preparations such as firefighting foams and concentrates are classified under HS code 3813.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of fire extinguishers (HS 381300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 381300 (the code used for fire extinguishers) 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 fire extinguishers (HS 381300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 381300 (the code used for fire extinguishers) 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.
Is the HS code for Fire extinguishers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 381300 for Fire extinguishers 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 fire extinguishers in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 381300 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for fire extinguishers depends on the product's details: 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).