Industry Code 3812 for Collection of Hazardous Waste, updated according to Decision 36/2025/QĐ-TTg. To learn more about the details of industry code 3812, please refer to this article by VN Law Firm!
1. What is an industry business code?
Industry business codes are a series of numbers coded to represent a specific business line. Organizations and individuals, when preparing business registration documents, must use this business industry code table to register. Level 4 industry codes (with 4 digits) are used for business registration.
The Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification (VSIC), issued under Decision 36/2025/QĐ-TTg, has a hierarchical structure with 5 levels, from general to detailed:
| Level | Name | Code | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Industry, Level 1 | 1 letter (A to V) | 22 industries |
| Level 2 | Industry, Level 2 | 2 digits (based on Level 1) | 87 industries |
| Level 3 | Industry, Level 3 | 3 digits (based on Level 2) | 259 industries |
| Level 4 | Industry, Level 4 | 4 digits (based on Level 3) | 495 industries |
| Level 5 | Industry, Level 5 | 5 digits (based on Level 4) | 743 industries |
Example of industry code structure: Taking the example of the Food Production industry:
- Level 1: C (Manufacturing)
- Level 2: 10 (Manufacture of food products)
- Level 3: 107 (Manufacture of other food products)
- Level 4: 1075 (Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes)
- Level 5: 10751 (Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes from meat)
2. Regulations on Industry Code 3812 Collection of Hazardous Waste
| Industry Code | Industry Name |
|---|---|
| 3812 | Collection of hazardous waste |
| 38121 | Collection of medical waste |
| 38129 | Collection of other hazardous waste |
– This group includes: Collection of hazardous waste in solid or other forms such as explosive, corrosive, flammable, toxic, irritating, carcinogenic, gradually destructive, infectious substances, and other substances harmful to human health and the environment. It may include the classification, treatment, packaging, and labeling of waste for transport purposes.
– This group also includes:
+ Collection of hazardous waste of animal origin;
+ Collection of nuclear waste;
+ Collection of expired pharmaceuticals, etc.
Excludes:
– Collection of non-hazardous waste is classified under group 38110 (Collection of non-hazardous waste);
– Operation of hazardous waste landfills and permanent storage of hazardous waste are classified under group 3822 (Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste);
– Remediation and clean-up of contaminated buildings, mining sites, land, and surface water, such as asbestos removal, are classified under group 39000 (Remediation activities and other waste management services).
38121: Collection of medical waste
This group includes: Collection of waste from healthcare facilities.
38129: Collection of other hazardous waste
This group includes:
– Collection of various types of hazardous waste in solid or other forms such as explosive, corrosive, flammable, toxic, irritating, carcinogenic, gradually destructive, infectious substances, and other substances harmful to human health and the environment;
– Collection of used oil from ships or car garages;
– Collection of biological hazardous waste;
– Used batteries;
– Operation of transfer stations for hazardous waste.
3. Suggestions for recording Industry Code 3812 Collection of Hazardous Waste
Case 1: General
| Industry Code | Industry Name |
|---|---|
| 3812 | Collection of hazardous waste |
Case 2: Detailed
| Industry Code | Industry Name |
|---|---|
| 3812 | Collection of hazardous waste Details: Collection and transport of hazardous sludge (not operating at headquarters) |
Case 3: Detailed
| Industry Code | Industry Name |
|---|---|
| 3812 | Collection of hazardous waste Details: Transport of hazardous sludge and waste. |
Case 4: Detailed
| Industry Code | Industry Name |
|---|---|
| 3812 | Collection of hazardous waste (no storage, sorting, treatment, recycling of scrap at the main office location) |
Note: Depending on the specific industry code and business line, as well as local regulations, it may be necessary to provide detailed information for the 4-digit industry code or commit to operating in accordance with regulations.
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