Heading 3813

HTS code 3813 — Preparations and charges for fire extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades

Chapter
38 — Miscellaneous chemicals
Tariff lines
2
General duty
General duty rate of 3.7%, with 1 duty-free line

Tariff lines under heading 3813

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
3813.00.1000Consisting wholly of inorganic substances (Preparations and charges for fire extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades)Freekg
3813.00.5000Other (Preparations and charges for fire extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades)3.7%kg

Documents required to import under 3813

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)Required
  • EPA TSCA CertificationConditional

    Required for chemical substances regulated under TSCA

  • EPA Notice of Arrival (Form 3540-1)Conditional

    Required for pesticides and devices (typically Ch. 38)

Common questions

What is HTS code 3813?
HTS heading 3813 covers preparations and charges for fire extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades. It sits in Chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemicals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 2 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 3813?
General duty rate of 3.7%, with 1 duty-free line. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 3813 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 38