About HS Code 382482
This HS code covers chemical products, mixtures, and preparations containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs), or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), as specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. These substances are classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) under the Stockholm Convention, meaning their international trade is severely restricted or banned due to their extreme toxicity and environmental persistence. Historically used in dielectric fluids, flame retardants, and hydraulic fluids, their current trade is almost exclusively for environmentally sound disposal, remediation of contaminated sites, or highly controlled analytical and research purposes. Importers and exporters are typically specialized hazardous waste management companies, environmental remediation firms, and analytical laboratories in countries with stringent environmental regulations, such as EU member states, the USA, and Japan.
Products Under This Code
PCB-contaminated transformer oil (for disposal), PBB-containing flame retardant mixtures (for disposal), PCT-containing hydraulic fluids (for disposal), analytical standards containing PCBs
Real World Examples
Veolia Environmental Services (PCB waste), Clean Harbors (hazardous waste disposal), Sigma-Aldrich (analytical standards of PCBs)
Common Misclassification
These mixtures are distinct from the pure chemicals themselves (e.g., PCBs in 2903.69) and from electrical apparatus *containing* them (e.g., transformers in 8504), which are classified differently. The 'mixture' and 'preparation' aspects are key.
Products Classified Under 3824.82
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Trade is highly restricted, often involving specialized waste management companies in countries with strict environmental regulations like the USA, EU member states, and Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 382482?
HS code 382482 covers: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs). This HS code covers chemical products, mixtures, and preparations containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs), or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), as specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. These substances are classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) under the Stockholm Convention, meaning their international trade is severely restricted or banned due to their extreme toxicity and environmental persistence. Historically used in dielectric fluids, flame retardants, and hydraulic fluids, their current trade is almost exclusively for environmentally sound disposal, remediation of contaminated sites, or highly controlled analytical and research purposes. Importers and exporters are typically specialized hazardous waste management companies, environmental remediation firms, and analytical laboratories in countries with stringent environmental regulations, such as EU member states, the USA, and Japan.
What products fall under HS code 382482?
PCB-contaminated transformer oil (for disposal), PBB-containing flame retardant mixtures (for disposal), PCT-containing hydraulic fluids (for disposal), analytical standards containing PCBs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 382482?
These mixtures are distinct from the pure chemicals themselves (e.g., PCBs in 2903.69) and from electrical apparatus *containing* them (e.g., transformers in 8504), which are classified differently. The 'mixture' and 'preparation' aspects are key.
How is HS code 382482 structured?
HS code 382482 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (24) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (82) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.