Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Goods Containing Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs) (HS 382489) totaled $191K in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Goods Containing Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs) paid $18K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.47% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Goods Containing Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs) imports of $191K in August 2026 ran 72% above the year-to-date monthly average of $112K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataShort-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs, C10–C13) are listed under the Stockholm Convention as persistent organic pollutants, and their presence in imported goods — whether as a primary constituent or a processing additive — triggers classification under this heading per Chapter 38 Subheading Note 3. The single tariff line 3824890000 applies broadly to any article where SCCPs are present at a classifiable level, making this heading relevant not only to chemical importers but also to manufacturers of rubber, plastics, metalworking fluids, and leather goods. Germany, Thailand, Japan, India, and China are among the leading US source countries, reflecting the wide industrial base that historically used SCCPs as plasticizers and flame retardants.
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Importers of PVC compounds, rubber products, metalworking fluids, leather finishing agents, and certain paints or sealants face the highest exposure. SCCPs were widely used as plasticizers and flame retardants in these sectors, and residual content in finished goods or intermediates can trigger classification under 3824890000 and EPA TSCA review.
Subheading Note 3 directs that goods containing SCCPs are classified here regardless of the broader chapter or heading that might otherwise apply to the article. This means the SCCP content overrides the primary material classification, so importers must test and disclose SCCP levels even for goods that would ordinarily be classified in other chapters.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3824890000 | Goods Cont Short-Chain Chlorin Paraffins Subh Nt 3 | $191K | 9.47% | 100.00% | $18K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3824890000 | Goods Cont Short-Chain Chlorin Paraffins Subh Nt 3 | $62K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 8 of 17 in heading 3824
Subheading 382489 · $191K of $650.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$191KYoY · free account
Exports
$62KYoY · free account
Low of 10 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2M of Goods Containing Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs) and exported $586K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Thailand together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 9.47% of imports for consumption.