HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3825.10 – Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste
HS code 3825.10 is the 6-digit subheading for residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included, municipal waste. It is used for mixed household waste, commercial refuse, institutional waste, sorted municipal recyclables (plastics, paper, glass) and refuse-derived fuel (RDF).
What HS 3825.10 covers
This HS code covers municipal waste, which is the refuse generated from households, commercial establishments, and institutions. While typically managed domestically, international trade in municipal waste occurs for various purposes, including recycling, energy recovery (e.g., waste-to-energy plants), or disposal in regions with greater capacity or lower processing costs. Key players in this trade are waste management companies, recycling facilities, and energy producers. Important considerations include stringent environmental regulations governing transboundary movement (such as the Basel Convention), the logistical challenges of transporting diverse and often bulky materials, and the economic viability of processing or recovering value from such heterogeneous waste streams. The global push for circular economy principles is reshaping this trade.
- Covers
- Mixed household waste
- Commercial refuse
- Institutional waste
- Sorted municipal recyclables (plastics, paper, glass)
- Refuse-derived fuel (RDF)
- Examples
- General household trash collected by local authorities
- sorted recyclables from residential programs
- commercial waste from offices
- waste destined for incineration plants
- baled RDF for cement kilns
Codes often confused with 3825.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from other specific waste streams like industrial waste (382590) or sewage sludge (382520); the 'municipal' origin is the key differentiator.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 382510, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 382510 in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 41% 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 Kingdom $52M 56% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $11M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $7.1M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $92M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sweden $30M 41% of world imports
- 2 Latvia $8.6M 12% of world imports
- 3 Ireland $7.1M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $72M 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 code for 3825.10
Brazil does not split HS 3825.10: its NCM code is 3825.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.25 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3825.10
What is HS code 382510?
HS code 382510 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste. This HS code covers municipal waste, which is the refuse generated from households, commercial establishments, and institutions. While typically managed domestically, international trade in municipal waste occurs for various purposes, including recycling, energy recovery (e.g., waste-to-energy plants), or disposal in regions with greater capacity or lower processing costs. Key players in this trade are waste management companies, recycling facilities, and energy producers. Important considerations include stringent environmental regulations governing transboundary movement (such as the Basel Convention), the logistical challenges of transporting diverse and often bulky materials, and the economic viability of processing or recovering value from such heterogeneous waste streams. The global push for circular economy principles is reshaping this trade.
What products fall under HS code 382510?
Mixed household waste, commercial refuse, institutional waste, sorted municipal recyclables (plastics, paper, glass), refuse-derived fuel (RDF)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 382510?
This code is distinct from other specific waste streams like industrial waste (382590) or sewage sludge (382520); the 'municipal' origin is the key differentiator.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 382510?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 382510 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($52M, 56% of world exports), Denmark ($11M) and Germany ($7.1M). World exports came to about $92M, 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 382510?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 382510 in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($30M, 41% of world imports), Latvia ($8.6M) and Ireland ($7.1M). World imports came to about $72M, 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 382510 structured?
HS code 382510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (25) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 382510?
In Brazil, HS code 382510 is NCM 3825.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.