HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3825.49 – Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; waste organic solvents, other than halogenated
HS code 3825.49 is the 6-digit subheading for residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included, waste organic solvents, other than halogenated. It is used for waste ethanol, waste acetone, waste toluene, waste xylene and waste ethyl acetate.
What HS 3825.49 covers
This HS code covers waste organic solvents that do not contain halogen atoms. This broad category includes a wide array of solvents like alcohols, ketones, esters, and hydrocarbons, commonly used in paints, coatings, adhesives, printing, and various chemical processes. International trade in these waste solvents often involves their recovery, recycling, or use as fuel in industrial processes, driven by both economic incentives and environmental regulations. Key players are solvent recyclers, waste management firms, and industries generating these wastes. Important considerations include ensuring the purity of the waste stream for effective recycling, safe handling of often flammable materials, and strict compliance with environmental regulations for hazardous waste management to minimize ecological impact and promote resource efficiency.
- Covers
- Waste ethanol
- Waste acetone
- Waste toluene
- Waste xylene
- Waste ethyl acetate
- Waste methanol
- Waste mineral spirits
- Waste isopropyl alcohol
- Examples
- Spent paint thinners
- used cleaning solvents from manufacturing
- waste solvents from printing inks
- discarded laboratory solvents (non-halogenated)
- used industrial degreasers
- waste lacquer thinners
Codes often confused with 3825.49
Common mistake. The key distinction is the absence of halogens, differentiating it from 382541. It should not be confused with virgin non-halogenated solvents (Chapter 29) if not clearly identified as 'waste'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 382549, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 382549 in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 20% 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 Ireland $2.8M 24% of world exports
- 2 United States $2.5M 21% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.3M 11% of world exports
World total: $12M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $3.4M 20% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $3.2M 19% of world imports
- 3 Spain $2.5M 15% of world imports
World total: $17M 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 3825.49
Brazil does not split HS 3825.49: its NCM code is 3825.49.00.
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 3825.49
What is HS code 382549?
HS code 382549 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; waste organic solvents, other than halogenated. This HS code covers waste organic solvents that do not contain halogen atoms. This broad category includes a wide array of solvents like alcohols, ketones, esters, and hydrocarbons, commonly used in paints, coatings, adhesives, printing, and various chemical processes. International trade in these waste solvents often involves their recovery, recycling, or use as fuel in industrial processes, driven by both economic incentives and environmental regulations. Key players are solvent recyclers, waste management firms, and industries generating these wastes. Important considerations include ensuring the purity of the waste stream for effective recycling, safe handling of often flammable materials, and strict compliance with environmental regulations for hazardous waste management to minimize ecological impact and promote resource efficiency.
What products fall under HS code 382549?
Waste ethanol, waste acetone, waste toluene, waste xylene, waste ethyl acetate, waste methanol, waste mineral spirits, waste isopropyl alcohol
What are common misclassifications for HS code 382549?
The key distinction is the absence of halogens, differentiating it from 382541. It should not be confused with virgin non-halogenated solvents (Chapter 29) if not clearly identified as 'waste'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 382549?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 382549 in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($2.8M, 24% of world exports), the United States ($2.5M) and Germany ($1.3M). World exports came to about $12M, 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 382549?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 382549 in UN Comtrade data were France ($3.4M, 20% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($3.2M) and Spain ($2.5M). World imports came to about $17M, 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 382549 structured?
HS code 382549 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 382549?
In Brazil, HS code 382549 is NCM 3825.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.