HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3824.89 – Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing short-chain chlorinated paraffins
HS code 3824.89 is the 6-digit subheading for chemical products, mixtures and preparations, containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter, containing short-chain chlorinated paraffins. It is used for SCCP-based flame retardants, PVC plasticizer blends, rubber processing aids, industrial sealants and paint additives.
What HS 3824.89 covers
This HS code covers chemical products, mixtures, and preparations specifically containing short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). SCCPs are industrial chemicals primarily used as flame retardants in plastics, rubber, textiles, and coatings, and as plasticizers in PVC, sealants, and paints. They also find application in metalworking fluids and lubricants. Due to their persistent organic pollutant (POP) characteristics, SCCPs are subject to international regulations like the Stockholm Convention, leading to restrictions or bans in many countries. Importers and exporters are typically chemical manufacturers, plastic and rubber industries, paint and coating producers, and specialized lubricant companies. Key things to know include the evolving regulatory landscape, the push for safer alternatives, and the challenges in managing these substances as hazardous waste, making trade complex and highly scrutinized.
- Covers
- SCCP-based flame retardants
- PVC plasticizer blends
- Rubber processing aids
- Industrial sealants
- Paint additives
- Metalworking fluid concentrates
- Textile finishing agents
- Examples
- Chloroparaffin 40-70%
- specific industrial lubricant formulations
- fire-retardant PVC compounds
- specialized textile coatings
Codes often confused with 3824.89
Common mistake. This code is specifically for short-chain chlorinated paraffins and should not be confused with other chlorinated paraffins (e.g., medium or long-chain, which might fall under 382499) or other types of flame retardants.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 382489, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 382489 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 12% 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 France $2.0M 22% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $1.3M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.1M 12% of world exports
World total: $9.1M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $1.9M 12% of world imports
- 2 Algeria* ~$1.8M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Saudi Arabia $1.7M 10% of world imports
World total: $16M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 3824.89
Brazil does not split HS 3824.89: its NCM code is 3824.89.00.
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 3824.89
What is HS code 382489?
HS code 382489 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 short-chain chlorinated paraffins. This HS code covers chemical products, mixtures, and preparations specifically containing short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs). SCCPs are industrial chemicals primarily used as flame retardants in plastics, rubber, textiles, and coatings, and as plasticizers in PVC, sealants, and paints. They also find application in metalworking fluids and lubricants. Due to their persistent organic pollutant (POP) characteristics, SCCPs are subject to international regulations like the Stockholm Convention, leading to restrictions or bans in many countries. Importers and exporters are typically chemical manufacturers, plastic and rubber industries, paint and coating producers, and specialized lubricant companies. Key things to know include the evolving regulatory landscape, the push for safer alternatives, and the challenges in managing these substances as hazardous waste, making trade complex and highly scrutinized.
What products fall under HS code 382489?
SCCP-based flame retardants, PVC plasticizer blends, rubber processing aids, industrial sealants, paint additives, metalworking fluid concentrates, textile finishing agents
What are common misclassifications for HS code 382489?
This code is specifically for short-chain chlorinated paraffins and should not be confused with other chlorinated paraffins (e.g., medium or long-chain, which might fall under 382499) or other types of flame retardants.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 382489?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 382489 in UN Comtrade data were France ($2.0M, 22% of world exports), Malaysia ($1.3M) and the United States ($1.1M). World exports came to about $9.1M, 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 382489?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 382489 in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($1.9M, 12% of world imports), Algeria (about $1.8M) and Saudi Arabia ($1.7M). World imports came to about $16M, 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 382489 structured?
HS code 382489 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 (89) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 382489?
In Brazil, HS code 382489 is NCM 3824.89.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.