Product classification

HS code for Gas fireplace: 7321.81

Domestic appliances, non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels, of iron or steel.

Classification of gas fireplace under HS 7321.81

A gas fireplace is classified under HS code 7321.81. This code falls within Chapter 73, which covers articles of iron or steel, and heading 7321, which is dedicated to stoves, ranges, grates, cookers, and similar non-electric domestic appliances. Subheading 7321.81 specifically identifies appliances used for heating purposes (other than cooking) that utilize gas fuel. The classification is based on the functional utility of the product as a space heater and its material composition. Unlike cooktops, which are classified under the 7321.1x series, fireplaces are categorized under the 7321.8x series because their primary purpose is to provide ambient heat and aesthetic value to a room rather than to prepare food. The presence of decorative ceramic logs or glass beads does not change this classification, as the essential character is defined by the gas burner and the steel housing.

Covers
  • Vented gas fireplaces and inserts
  • Vent-free (unvented) gas fireplaces
  • Gas-fired decorative log sets with burners
  • Freestanding gas stoves used for room heating
  • Wall-mounted gas heaters for domestic use
Also under 7321.81

Rinnai gas water heaters (non-electric models), Mr. Heater portable gas heaters, Napoleon gas fireplaces (manual ignition), Patio Heater USA gas patio heaters

Codes often confused with 7321.81

Common mistake. Gas fireplaces are often confused with HS code 7321.11. While both are gas-fueled appliances in the same heading, 7321.11 is strictly for cooking appliances. Using the cooking code for a heating appliance can lead to regulatory delays. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 8419.11, which is for instantaneous gas water heaters. While both involve gas combustion for heat, 8419 is for heating liquids, whereas 7321.81 is for heating the surrounding air in a domestic environment.

7321.11Cooking appliances and plate warmers; for gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels, of iron or steel8419.11Heaters; instantaneous gas water heaters, for domestic or other purposes84.19Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters

Top exporters and importers of HS 732181 (the code used for gas fireplace), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732181 (the code used for gas fireplace) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 38% 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 732181, not only gas fireplace.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $270M
  2. 2 Canada $53M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$51M

World total: $618M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $240M
  2. 2 Canada $41M
  3. 3 Australia $28M

World total: $636M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 gas fireplace

Brazil classifies gas fireplace under NCM 7321.81.00: HS 7321.81 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about gas fireplace

What is the HS code for Gas fireplace?

The HS code for Gas fireplace is 732181 (Domestic appliances; non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels, of iron or steel). The correct HS code for a domestic gas fireplace is 7321.81, which covers non-electric gas-fueled heating appliances.

How do I classify Gas fireplace for customs?

Gas fireplace is classified under HS code 732181 — Domestic appliances; non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels, of iron or steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are electric fireplaces classified under this same code?

No, electric fireplaces are classified under HS code 8516.29, as they rely on electrical resistance heating rather than the combustion of gas fuel.

Which countries are the top exporters of gas fireplace (HS 732181)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732181 (the code used for gas fireplace) in UN Comtrade data were China ($270M, 44% of world exports), Canada ($53M) and Vietnam (about $51M). World exports came to about $618M, 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 gas fireplace (HS 732181)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 732181 (the code used for gas fireplace) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($240M, 38% of world imports), Canada ($41M) and Australia ($28M). World imports came to about $636M, 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 Gas fireplace the same in all countries?

The base HS code 732181 for Gas fireplace 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 gas fireplace in Brazil?

In Brazil, gas fireplace (HS 732181) is classified under NCM 7321.81.00.