3825.49.00.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 3825.49.00.00, encompasses waste organic solvents that are not halogenated. It falls under the broader category of residual products and waste from chemical industries, specifically addressing the disposal and recovery of organic solvents that do not contain halogens such as chlorine, bromine, or iodine. This includes a wide array of spent or contaminated solvents used in various industrial processes, laboratories, or manufacturing operations, which are then classified as waste.

The key differentiator for this category, 3825.49.00.00, is the absence of halogenated compounds within the waste organic solvent. Its sibling category, 3825.41.00.00, specifically covers "Halogenated" waste organic solvents. Therefore, the classification hinges on the chemical composition of the waste solvent; if it contains any halogenated organic compounds, it would be classified under 3825.41.00.00. Conversely, waste organic solvents composed solely of non-halogenated hydrocarbons, ethers, esters, alcohols, or other non-halogenated organic compounds fall under this residual classification.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 3825.49.00.00 relies on a thorough analysis of the waste organic solvent's composition to confirm the exclusion of any halogenated constituents. Importers and exporters should ensure proper testing and documentation are in place to substantiate this classification, particularly when dealing with complex mixtures or less common industrial byproducts.