Product classification
HS code for Lindane mixtures: 3824.85
Chemical products, mixtures and preparations, containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter, containing 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), including lindane (ISO, INN).
Classification of lindane mixtures under HS 3824.85
Lindane mixtures are classified under HS code 3824.85. This classification is determined by the fact that the product is a chemical mixture or preparation rather than a pure, separate chemically defined compound. Chapter 38 covers miscellaneous chemical products, and subheading 3824.85 was specifically created to capture mixtures containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs), including 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), of which Lindane is the gamma-isomer. The classification follows Subheading Note 3 to Chapter 38, which directs products containing specific hazardous substances to this range of codes. This ensures that international trade of these sensitive substances can be monitored effectively. Even if the mixture has other functional properties, the presence of Lindane as a regulated component often mandates classification within this specific subheading to comply with environmental monitoring requirements.
- Covers
- Chemical preparations containing Lindane
- Industrial mixtures of HCH isomers
- Solutions of Lindane in solvents (not for retail sale)
- Waste chemicals containing hexachlorocyclohexane
- Also under 3824.85
- Suez Environmental Services (hazardous waste)
- Waste Management (chemical disposal)
- ALS Global (environmental analytical services)
Codes often confused with 3824.85
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 2903.81. While 2903.81 covers pure Lindane, any mixture or preparation containing it must move to Chapter 38. Another frequent error is using HS code 3808.91 (insecticides). If the mixture is specifically formulated and packaged for retail sale as a pesticide, 3808.91 may apply; however, bulk industrial mixtures or preparations containing Lindane are generally prioritized under 3824.85 due to the specific legal notes regarding POPs in the Harmonized System.
Top exporters and importers of HS 382485 (the code used for lindane mixtures), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382485 (the code used for lindane mixtures) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Nigeria, with 35% 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 382485, not only lindane mixtures.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $63K 53% of world exports
- 2 Germany $21K 18% of world exports
- 3 Italy $20K 17% of world exports
World total: $118K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Nigeria $240K 35% of world imports
- 2 Egypt $212K 31% of world imports
- 3 Norway $75K 11% of world imports
World total: $685K 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 lindane mixtures
Brazil classifies lindane mixtures under NCM 3824.85.00: HS 3824.85 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lindane mixtures
What is the HS code for Lindane mixtures?
The HS code for Lindane mixtures is 382485 (Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), including lindane (ISO, INN)). Lindane mixtures are classified under HS code 3824.85, which covers chemical products and preparations containing HCH (ISO), including lindane.
How do I classify Lindane mixtures for customs?
Lindane mixtures is classified under HS code 382485 — Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), including lindane (ISO, INN). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why is there a specific code for mixtures containing Lindane?
The specific code 3824.85 was established to facilitate the tracking of hazardous substances regulated under the Stockholm Convention, ensuring that mixtures containing Lindane are identified separately from other chemical preparations.
Which countries are the top exporters of lindane mixtures (HS 382485)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382485 (the code used for lindane mixtures) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($63K, 53% of world exports), Germany ($21K) and Italy ($20K). World exports came to about $118K, 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 lindane mixtures (HS 382485)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382485 (the code used for lindane mixtures) in UN Comtrade data were Nigeria ($240K, 35% of world imports), Egypt ($212K) and Norway ($75K). World imports came to about $685K, 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 Lindane mixtures the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382485 for Lindane mixtures 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 lindane mixtures in Brazil?
In Brazil, lindane mixtures (HS 382485) is classified under NCM 3824.85.00.