HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3824.82 – 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)
HS code 3824.82 is the 6-digit subheading for 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). It is used for PCB-contaminated transformer oil (for disposal), PBB-containing flame retardant mixtures (for disposal), PCT-containing hydraulic fluids (for disposal) and analytical standards containing PCBs.
What HS 3824.82 covers
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.
- Covers
- PCB-contaminated transformer oil (for disposal)
- PBB-containing flame retardant mixtures (for disposal)
- PCT-containing hydraulic fluids (for disposal)
- Analytical standards containing PCBs
- Examples
- Veolia Environmental Services (PCB waste)
- Clean Harbors (hazardous waste disposal)
- Sigma-Aldrich (analytical standards of PCBs)
Codes often confused with 3824.82
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 382482, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 382482 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.3M 39% of world exports
- 2 Italy $687K 20% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $578K 17% of world exports
World total: $3.5M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $579K 14% of world imports
- 2 Italy $507K 12% of world imports
- 3 France $357K 8.5% of world imports
World total: $4.2M 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 3824.82 2
Brazil splits HS 3824.82 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3824.82.10 Mixtures containing PCBsQue contenham policlorobifenilas (PCB)
- 3824.82.90 Mixtures with PBBs or PCTs but not PCBsOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.24 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3824.82
What is HS code 382482?
HS code 382482 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 382482?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 382482 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3M, 39% of world exports), Italy ($687K) and South Africa ($578K). World exports came to about $3.5M, 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 goods under HS code 382482?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 382482 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($579K, 14% of world imports), Italy ($507K) and France ($357K). World imports came to about $4.2M, 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.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 382482?
Brazil splits HS code 382482 into 2 NCM codes: 3824.82.10 (Mixtures containing PCBs), 3824.82.90 (Mixtures with PBBs or PCTs but not PCBs). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.