Product classification
HS code for Household waste: 3825.10
Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included, municipal waste.
Classification of household waste under HS 3825.10
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 3825.10
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 382510 (the code used for household waste), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382510 (the code used for household waste) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 382510, not only household waste.
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 household waste
Brazil classifies household waste under NCM 3825.10.00: HS 3825.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about household waste
What is the HS code for Household waste?
The HS code for Household waste is 382510 (Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste). The HS code for household waste, classified as municipal waste, is 3825.10.
How do I classify Household waste for customs?
Household waste is classified under HS code 382510 — Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of household waste (HS 382510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382510 (the code used for household waste) 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 household waste (HS 382510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382510 (the code used for household waste) 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.
Is the HS code for Household waste the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382510 for Household waste is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for household waste in Brazil?
In Brazil, household waste (HS 382510) is classified under NCM 3825.10.00.