Product classification
HS code for Short-chain chlorinated paraffins: 3824.89
Chemical products, mixtures and preparations, containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter, containing short-chain chlorinated paraffins.
Classification of short-chain chlorinated paraffins under HS 3824.89
Short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) are classified under HS code 3824.89. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on the chemical composition and the intended use of the substance as a mixture or preparation. Chapter 38 encompasses miscellaneous chemical products, and heading 3824 is reserved for chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries not elsewhere specified. Subheading 3824.89 was specifically created to track and control mixtures containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs) as defined by the Stockholm Convention. SCCPs are defined as chlorinated hydrocarbons with a carbon chain length ranging from C10 to C13. Because these substances are frequently traded as mixtures of various isomers rather than pure, isolated compounds, they fall under the mixtures and preparations category of 3824 rather than the organic chemicals of Chapter 29. The classification ensures that international trade of these hazardous substances is monitored in accordance with environmental treaties.
- Covers
- Alkanes, C10-13, chloro
- Liquid chlorinated paraffins with short-chain lengths
- Mixtures containing more than 1% SCCPs by weight
- Chlorinated paraffin plasticizers for PVC
- Flame retardant chemical preparations containing SCCPs
- Also under 3824.89
- Chloroparaffin 40-70%
- specific industrial lubricant formulations
- fire-retardant PVC compounds
- specialized textile coatings
Codes often confused with 3824.89
Common mistake. SCCPs are frequently misclassified under HS code 2903.19, which covers halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons. The distinction lies in the purity and the nature of the product; Chapter 29 is generally reserved for separate chemically defined compounds, whereas Chapter 38 covers mixtures. If the product is a commercial mixture of various chlorinated alkanes, 3824.89 is the correct code. Additionally, they are sometimes confused with Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), which may fall under 3824.99 if they do not meet the specific criteria for persistent organic pollutants listed in Subheading Note 3.
Top exporters and importers of HS 382489 (the code used for short-chain chlorinated paraffins), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382489 (the code used for short-chain chlorinated paraffins) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 12% 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 382489, not only short-chain chlorinated paraffins.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $2.0M 22% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $1.3M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.1M 12% of world exports
World total: $9.1M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $1.9M 12% of world imports
- 2 Algeria* ~$1.8M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Saudi Arabia $1.7M 10% of world imports
World total: $16M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 short-chain chlorinated paraffins
Brazil classifies short-chain chlorinated paraffins under NCM 3824.89.00: HS 3824.89 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about short-chain chlorinated paraffins
What is the HS code for Short-chain chlorinated paraffins?
The HS code for Short-chain chlorinated paraffins is 382489 (Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing short-chain chlorinated paraffins). The specific HS code for short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) when presented as mixtures is 3824.89.
How do I classify Short-chain chlorinated paraffins for customs?
Short-chain chlorinated paraffins is classified under HS code 382489 — Chemical products, mixtures and preparations; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter; containing short-chain chlorinated paraffins. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are SCCPs restricted in international trade?
Yes, SCCPs are listed under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, meaning their production and use are heavily restricted or banned in many jurisdictions, and their movement across borders requires specific documentation and compliance with environmental regulations.
Which countries are the top exporters of short-chain chlorinated paraffins (HS 382489)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382489 (the code used for short-chain chlorinated paraffins) in UN Comtrade data were France ($2.0M, 22% of world exports), Malaysia ($1.3M) and the United States ($1.1M). World exports came to about $9.1M, 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 short-chain chlorinated paraffins (HS 382489)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382489 (the code used for short-chain chlorinated paraffins) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($1.9M, 12% of world imports), Algeria (about $1.8M) and Saudi Arabia ($1.7M). World imports came to about $16M, 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 Short-chain chlorinated paraffins the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382489 for Short-chain chlorinated paraffins 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 short-chain chlorinated paraffins in Brazil?
In Brazil, short-chain chlorinated paraffins (HS 382489) is classified under NCM 3824.89.00.