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U.S. exports of Mixtures and Preparations Containing Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), Including Lindane (HS 382485) totaled $4K in May 2025, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: May 2025 dataLindane (gamma-HCH) and other hexachlorocyclohexane isomers are persistent organochlorine compounds listed under the Stockholm Convention and subject to EPA restrictions under both TSCA and FIFRA, with lindane's pesticidal uses in the US reduced to a narrow pharmaceutical exemption for lice and scabies treatment. Preparations containing any HCH isomer — whether technical-grade or purified — fall under this heading. Because this heading has no children array in the current schedule, importers should work with a licensed customs broker to confirm the applicable 10-digit tariff line at entry. EPA pre-import review is strongly advisable given the POPs status of these substances.
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The EPA has cancelled virtually all lindane registrations except a limited pharmaceutical use (prescription lotion/shampoo for lice and scabies). Preparations intended for that narrow use may still be importable but require FIFRA compliance and, if formulated as a drug product, FDA review as well. Classification under this heading does not itself confer import admissibility.
Technical HCH contains multiple isomers (alpha, beta, gamma, delta). Any preparation in which one or more HCH isomers are present — regardless of which isomer predominates — falls under heading 382485. The gamma isomer (lindane) is not required to be the majority constituent for the heading to apply.
Subheading 16 of 17 in heading 3824
Subheading 382485 · $4K of $606.3M
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Exports
$4KYoY · free account
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 May 2025 · exports 3 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Exports · May 2025
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