About HS Code 382487
This HS code pertains to chemical products, mixtures, and preparations containing perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS), its salts, sulphonamides, or sulphonyl fluoride, as specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. PFOS and its derivatives are a class of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) recognized as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) due to their environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential health impacts. Historically used in firefighting foams, surface treatments, and industrial coatings, their international trade is now severely restricted or banned under the Stockholm Convention. Current trade primarily involves highly specialized, authorized applications, remediation of contaminated sites, or environmentally sound disposal. Importers and exporters are typically specialized chemical companies, environmental remediation firms, and analytical laboratories in countries with advanced chemical industries and strict environmental regulations.
Products Under This Code
PFOS-containing firefighting foams (for disposal), surface treatment agents (historical, for disposal), analytical standards of PFOS, specialized industrial coatings (historical, for disposal), contaminated waste containing PFOS
Real World Examples
3M (historical producer, now phasing out), Chemours (PFAS management), specialized environmental remediation companies
Common Misclassification
This code covers mixtures, not the pure chemicals (e.g., 2904.90 for PFOS acid) or articles treated with them (e.g., textiles in Chapter 59). The 'mixture' aspect is crucial for proper classification.
Products Classified Under 3824.87
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Trade is increasingly restricted, with major importers/exporters being countries with advanced chemical industries and environmental regulations, often for remediation or highly controlled uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 382487?
HS code 382487 covers: Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing perfluorooctane sulphonic acid, its salts, perfluorooctane sulphonamides, or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride. This HS code pertains to chemical products, mixtures, and preparations containing perfluorooctane sulphonic acid (PFOS), its salts, sulphonamides, or sulphonyl fluoride, as specified in Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38. PFOS and its derivatives are a class of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) recognized as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) due to their environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential health impacts. Historically used in firefighting foams, surface treatments, and industrial coatings, their international trade is now severely restricted or banned under the Stockholm Convention. Current trade primarily involves highly specialized, authorized applications, remediation of contaminated sites, or environmentally sound disposal. Importers and exporters are typically specialized chemical companies, environmental remediation firms, and analytical laboratories in countries with advanced chemical industries and strict environmental regulations.
What products fall under HS code 382487?
PFOS-containing firefighting foams (for disposal), surface treatment agents (historical, for disposal), analytical standards of PFOS, specialized industrial coatings (historical, for disposal), contaminated waste containing PFOS
What are common misclassifications for HS code 382487?
This code covers mixtures, not the pure chemicals (e.g., 2904.90 for PFOS acid) or articles treated with them (e.g., textiles in Chapter 59). The 'mixture' aspect is crucial for proper classification.
How is HS code 382487 structured?
HS code 382487 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 (87) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.