U.S. exports of Chemical Industry Waste Mainly Containing Organic Constituents (HS 382561) totaled $99K in August 2026.
Chemical Industry Waste Mainly Containing Organic Constituents imports of $38K in August 2026 ran 74% below the year-to-date monthly average of $147K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataResidues and wastes from chemical manufacturing or allied industries that are predominantly organic in composition — such as still bottoms, reaction by-products, or off-specification organic intermediates — are classified under tariff line 3825610000. The organic-constituent threshold distinguishes this heading from 382569, which captures inorganic-dominant or mixed chemical waste streams. Many of these materials carry significant fuel value and are imported for use as supplemental fuel in industrial kilns or incinerators, a practice regulated under EPA's hazardous-waste combustion standards (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart EEE) when the material qualifies as a hazardous waste.
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The key criterion is whether the waste is 'mainly' organic in constitution, as defined in the Chapter 38 notes. Wastes with a predominantly organic carbon-based composition fall under 382561, while those that are inorganic-dominant or do not fit that profile fall under the residual 382569. When the composition is ambiguous, laboratory analysis and consultation with a licensed customs broker are advisable.
Yes, but only under strict conditions. If the material is a RCRA hazardous waste, the receiving facility must be a permitted hazardous-waste combustion unit subject to EPA's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). If the material qualifies for the 'legitimate fuel' exclusion, different rules apply — importers should confirm the regulatory status with their environmental counsel before shipment.
Subheading 6 of 9 in heading 3825
Subheading 382561 · $99K of $5.9M
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$38KYoY · free account
Exports
$99KYoY · free account
Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2M of Chemical Industry Waste Mainly Containing Organic Constituents.
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 9 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3825610000 | Wastes of Mainly Organic Constituents, NESOI | $93K | 11.48% | 100.00% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3825610000 | Wastes of Mainly Organic Constituents, NESOI | $99K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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duty collected equals 11.48% of imports for consumption.