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HSChapter 38
U.S. exports of waste as specified in chapter 38 notes, nesoi (HS 382590) totaled $2.6M in July 2026.
Waste as Specified in Chapter 38 Notes, NESOI imports of $842K in July 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataClassified under tariff line 3825900100, this residual heading captures wastes that qualify under the definitional criteria of Note 6 to Chapter 38 but do not fall within any of the more specific waste headings (382510–382569). Note 6 defines the scope of Chapter 38 waste headings by reference to specific characteristics — such as being unfit for original use, generated as a by-product, or not usable without prior reprocessing — making precise note analysis essential before defaulting to this heading. Importers dealing with novel or mixed waste streams that resist classification elsewhere in Chapter 38 should document the Note 6 analysis carefully to support the classification at entry.
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15 shipments/mo
Note 6 to Chapter 38 defines the conditions under which a substance qualifies as a 'waste' for purposes of headings 3825 and related provisions — typically requiring that the material be unfit for its original use, generated as a by-product of a manufacturing process, or not usable without prior reprocessing. Only materials that satisfy those criteria and do not fit a more specific heading in 3825 are properly classified under 382590.
The importer should retain the Note 6 analysis showing why the material qualifies as a Chapter 38 waste, evidence that each more specific heading (382510–382569) was considered and ruled out, and supporting technical documentation such as a composition analysis or process description. A binding ruling request to CBP is advisable for recurring shipments of unusual waste streams.
Subheading 1 of 9 in heading 3825
Subheading 382590 · $842K of $1.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3825900100 | Wastes, As Specified in Note 6 to Chap 38, NESOI | $842K | 0.20% | 1.96% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3825900100 | Wastes, As Specified in Note 6 to Chap 38, NESOI | $2.6M |
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.
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Imports
$842KYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
98.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.20%.