3824 - Prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included:
Sub-classifications
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3824 1000 00
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3824 4020 00
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3824 5000
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3824 6000 00
Overview
This HTS category, 3824, encompasses a broad range of chemical products and preparations that do not fit into more specific chemical chapters. It primarily covers materials used in industrial processes, such as prepared binders specifically designed for foundry molds and cores, which are crucial for shaping molten metal. Additionally, it includes a variety of other chemical preparations, including mixtures of natural products, that are not elsewhere classified within the HTS.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings is essential for accurate classification. While other chapters in Section VI deal with specific chemical families (e.g., plastics, organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals), Chapter 38 acts as a residual chapter for miscellaneous chemical products. Therefore, goods classified under 3824 are typically those whose composition or application prevents their inclusion in more narrowly defined categories.
The subcategories within 3824 provide further granularity for classification. For instance, subheading 3824.10.00.00 specifically addresses the prepared binders for foundry molds and cores mentioned in the main description. Other subheadings differentiate based on the application or composition, such as nonagglomerated metal carbides, prepared additives for cements, and sorbitol not otherwise specified. This structure allows for precise identification of diverse chemical preparations based on their intended use and chemical makeup.