HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3825.30 – Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; clinical waste
HS code 3825.30 is the 6-digit subheading for residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included, clinical waste. It is used for sharps waste (needles, scalpels), infectious waste (contaminated dressings, lab cultures), pathological waste (human/animal tissues), pharmaceutical waste and cytotoxic waste.
What HS 3825.30 covers
This HS code encompasses clinical waste, also known as medical or healthcare waste, which is generated from healthcare activities in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and research facilities. It includes a range of hazardous materials such as infectious waste, sharps (needles, scalpels), pathological waste (human/animal tissues), and pharmaceutical waste. International trade in clinical waste is highly regulated due to its infectious and hazardous nature and the potential for disease transmission. It typically involves specialized waste management companies transporting waste for incineration, sterilization, or secure disposal. Key considerations are strict adherence to international conventions like the Basel Convention, national health and safety regulations, and the absolute necessity for specialized handling, packaging, and treatment technologies to mitigate severe public health and environmental risks.
- Covers
- Sharps waste (needles, scalpels)
- Infectious waste (contaminated dressings, lab cultures)
- Pathological waste (human/animal tissues)
- Pharmaceutical waste
- Cytotoxic waste
- Anatomical waste
- Examples
- Red bag waste from hospitals
- used syringes from clinics
- laboratory biohazard waste
- expired medications from pharmacies
- surgical waste from operating rooms
Codes often confused with 3825.30
Common mistake. This must be distinguished from general municipal waste (382510) or other hazardous industrial wastes (382590); the 'clinical' or 'healthcare' origin and associated biohazard risk are the key differentiators.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 382530, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 382530 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 93% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% 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 $34M 93% of world exports
- 2 Finland $1.0M 2.7% of world exports
- 3 Canada $672K 1.8% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $920K 39% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $177K 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Denmark $151K 6.4% of world imports
World total: $2.4M 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 3825.30
Brazil does not split HS 3825.30: its NCM code is 3825.30.00.
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 3825.30
What is HS code 382530?
HS code 382530 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; clinical waste. This HS code encompasses clinical waste, also known as medical or healthcare waste, which is generated from healthcare activities in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and research facilities. It includes a range of hazardous materials such as infectious waste, sharps (needles, scalpels), pathological waste (human/animal tissues), and pharmaceutical waste. International trade in clinical waste is highly regulated due to its infectious and hazardous nature and the potential for disease transmission. It typically involves specialized waste management companies transporting waste for incineration, sterilization, or secure disposal. Key considerations are strict adherence to international conventions like the Basel Convention, national health and safety regulations, and the absolute necessity for specialized handling, packaging, and treatment technologies to mitigate severe public health and environmental risks.
What products fall under HS code 382530?
Sharps waste (needles, scalpels), infectious waste (contaminated dressings, lab cultures), pathological waste (human/animal tissues), pharmaceutical waste, cytotoxic waste, anatomical waste
What are common misclassifications for HS code 382530?
This must be distinguished from general municipal waste (382510) or other hazardous industrial wastes (382590); the 'clinical' or 'healthcare' origin and associated biohazard risk are the key differentiators.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 382530?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 382530 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($34M, 93% of world exports), Finland ($1.0M) and Canada ($672K). World exports came to about $36M, 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 382530?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 382530 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($920K, 39% of world imports), Malaysia ($177K) and Denmark ($151K). World imports came to about $2.4M, 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 382530 structured?
HS code 382530 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 382530?
In Brazil, HS code 382530 is NCM 3825.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.