HS Code for Household waste

Household waste is classified under HS code 3825.10. This code is part of Chapter 38, which covers miscellaneous chemical products. Heading 3825 is specifically for residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included, and municipal waste. According to Note 4 to Chapter 38, municipal waste is defined as waste of a kind collected from households, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and shops. This classification is used for unsorted waste that typically contains a diverse mix of materials such as plastics, paper, textiles, food scraps, and broken household items. The classification is based on the origin and the mixed nature of the waste. If the waste has been sorted into specific material streams for recycling, it must be classified under the heading appropriate for that material rather than as municipal waste.

Products Included

• Mixed household refuse
• Unsorted domestic trash
• Waste collected from residential bins
• Mixed organic and inorganic household waste
• Non-hazardous municipal solid waste
• General waste from hotels and restaurants

Common Misclassification

Household waste is often misclassified under specific material codes such as 3915 for plastic waste or 4707 for waste and scrap of paper or paperboard. These codes only apply if the waste consists entirely of one material type. Another common error is confusing municipal waste with clinical waste (3825.30) or waste organic solvents (3825.41). Clinical waste includes contaminated medical items, while 3825.10 is restricted to general, non-hazardous waste collected through municipal services.

FAQ

What is the HS code for household waste?

The HS code for household waste, classified as municipal waste, is 3825.10.

Does this code include hazardous household waste?

No, hazardous waste or waste containing specific chemicals or oils is classified under other sub-headings of 3825, such as 3825.41 through 3825.69.