About HS Code 382486
This HS code covers chemical products, mixtures, and preparations containing pentachlorobenzene (PeCB) or hexachlorobenzene (HCB), as specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. Both PeCB and HCB are classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) under the Stockholm Convention, having been historically used as fungicides, intermediates, and in various industrial applications. Due to their extreme toxicity, environmental persistence, and bioaccumulation, their international trade is now largely banned or severely restricted. Current trade is almost exclusively for the environmentally sound destruction of existing stockpiles, remediation of contaminated sites, or highly controlled analytical and research applications. Importers and exporters are specialized hazardous waste management firms, environmental remediation companies, and analytical laboratories in countries with stringent environmental regulations.
Products Under This Code
Pentachlorobenzene-containing mixtures (for disposal), hexachlorobenzene-contaminated waste (for disposal), analytical standards of these chlorobenzenes, HCB-containing pesticide formulations (for destruction)
Real World Examples
AECOM (environmental remediation), Arcadis (hazardous waste management), specialized chemical suppliers for analytical standards
Common Misclassification
These are mixtures, not the pure chemicals (e.g., 2903.69 for hexachlorobenzene) or articles containing them. The 'mixture' aspect is paramount for correct classification.
Products Classified Under 3824.86
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Trade is extremely limited and primarily involves specialized waste management and environmental remediation in countries adhering to international conventions like the Stockholm Convention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 382486?
HS code 382486 covers: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing pentachlorobenzene (ISO) or hexachlorobenzene (ISO). This HS code covers chemical products, mixtures, and preparations containing pentachlorobenzene (PeCB) or hexachlorobenzene (HCB), as specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. Both PeCB and HCB are classified as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) under the Stockholm Convention, having been historically used as fungicides, intermediates, and in various industrial applications. Due to their extreme toxicity, environmental persistence, and bioaccumulation, their international trade is now largely banned or severely restricted. Current trade is almost exclusively for the environmentally sound destruction of existing stockpiles, remediation of contaminated sites, or highly controlled analytical and research applications. Importers and exporters are specialized hazardous waste management firms, environmental remediation companies, and analytical laboratories in countries with stringent environmental regulations.
What products fall under HS code 382486?
Pentachlorobenzene-containing mixtures (for disposal), hexachlorobenzene-contaminated waste (for disposal), analytical standards of these chlorobenzenes, HCB-containing pesticide formulations (for destruction)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 382486?
These are mixtures, not the pure chemicals (e.g., 2903.69 for hexachlorobenzene) or articles containing them. The 'mixture' aspect is paramount for correct classification.
How is HS code 382486 structured?
HS code 382486 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 (86) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.