Product classification
HS code for Pentachlorobenzene mixtures: 3824.86
Chemical products, mixtures and preparations, containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter, containing pentachlorobenzene (ISO) or hexachlorobenzene (ISO).
Classification of pentachlorobenzene mixtures under HS 3824.86
Pentachlorobenzene mixtures are classified under HS code 3824.86. This classification follows the logic of Chapter 38, which encompasses miscellaneous chemical products. Unlike pure chemicals found in Chapter 29, heading 3824 is designed for chemical products and preparations that are not elsewhere specified or included. Subheading 3824.86 specifically covers mixtures containing pentachlorobenzene (ISO) or hexachlorobenzene (ISO). This classification is mandated by Note 3 to Chapter 38, which directs that mixtures containing certain persistent organic pollutants (POPs) must be classified in subheadings 3824.81 through 3824.89. The Harmonized System prioritizes these specific subheadings to ensure that hazardous mixtures are tracked accurately across international borders. Even if the mixture contains other active or inactive ingredients, the presence of pentachlorobenzene as a regulated component forces the classification into this specific 3824.86 category, provided the mixture is not better described by a more specific heading like 3808 for pesticides.
- Covers
- Industrial mixtures containing pentachlorobenzene
- Waste streams containing detectable levels of pentachlorobenzene
- Chemical preparations where pentachlorobenzene is a secondary component
- Solvent mixtures containing hexachlorobenzene or pentachlorobenzene
- Also under 3824.86
- AECOM (environmental remediation)
- Arcadis (hazardous waste management)
- specialized chemical suppliers for analytical standards
Codes often confused with 3824.86
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is placing these mixtures under HS code 2903.93. Code 2903.93 is strictly for the separate chemically defined compound. If the product is a mixture of multiple chemicals, it must move to Chapter 38. Additionally, if the mixture is specifically formulated as a pesticide, it might be misclassified here instead of heading 3808, though 3824.86 often takes precedence for POP-containing mixtures depending on the specific national tariff notes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 382486 (the code used for pentachlorobenzene mixtures), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382486 (the code used for pentachlorobenzene mixtures) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 93% 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 382486, not only pentachlorobenzene mixtures.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $143K 63% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $38K 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $22K 9.6% of world exports
World total: $227K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $9.1M 93% of world imports
- 2 Germany $236K 2.4% of world imports
- 3 Canada $130K 1.3% of world imports
World total: $9.8M 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 pentachlorobenzene mixtures
Brazil classifies pentachlorobenzene mixtures under NCM 3824.86.00: HS 3824.86 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pentachlorobenzene mixtures
What is the HS code for Pentachlorobenzene mixtures?
The HS code for Pentachlorobenzene mixtures is 382486 (Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing pentachlorobenzene (ISO) or hexachlorobenzene (ISO)). The HS code for mixtures containing pentachlorobenzene is 3824.86, located within the miscellaneous chemical products chapter.
How do I classify Pentachlorobenzene mixtures for customs?
Pentachlorobenzene mixtures is classified under HS code 382486 — Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing pentachlorobenzene (ISO) or hexachlorobenzene (ISO). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why are these mixtures not classified in Chapter 29?
Chapter 29 is reserved for separate chemically defined compounds. Once a substance is mixed with other chemicals for industrial use or as a byproduct, it generally moves to Chapter 38.
Which countries are the top exporters of pentachlorobenzene mixtures (HS 382486)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382486 (the code used for pentachlorobenzene mixtures) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($143K, 63% of world exports), the Netherlands ($38K) and the United States ($22K). World exports came to about $227K, 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 pentachlorobenzene mixtures (HS 382486)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382486 (the code used for pentachlorobenzene mixtures) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($9.1M, 93% of world imports), Germany ($236K) and Canada ($130K). World imports came to about $9.8M, 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 Pentachlorobenzene mixtures the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382486 for Pentachlorobenzene 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 pentachlorobenzene mixtures in Brazil?
In Brazil, pentachlorobenzene mixtures (HS 382486) is classified under NCM 3824.86.00.