What is the HS code for insecticides?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
HS-4 · Heading
3808 — Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 3808 when importing insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, or disinfectants that are packaged for retail sale. For example, if you are shipping a 500g bottle of herbicide designed for home garden use, this heading applies.
When deciding between HS-6 lines, consider the weight of your product. For instance, if your insecticide is in a package weighing 250g, it falls under 380861. However, if it exceeds 300g but is less than 7.5kg, you should classify it under 380862.
Another boundary to note is the presence of specific chemicals. If your product contains DDT, it should be classified under 380852. If it contains other specified goods, but not DDT, use 380859. This distinction is crucial for compliance and proper classification.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
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Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Insecticides in retail packaging of 300g or less (HS-6 380852)
- Fungicides for retail sale not containing specified goods (HS-6 380892)
- Herbicides in packings for retail sale (HS-6 380893)
- Disinfectants packaged for consumer use (HS-6 380894)
- Rodenticides in retail-ready forms (HS-6 380899)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify fungicides for import?
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
Are disinfectants subject to special regulations?
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What weight limits apply to herbicides in HS-4?
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How to determine the correct HS-6 code?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
What are the packaging requirements for retail insecticides?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
how to classify insecticides under HS-4
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
packaging requirements for herbicides and fungicides
Use this as a checklist topic, then confirm legal requirements with your broker or customs advisor.
differences between HS-6 codes for insecticides
Compare adjacent HS lines and pick the one that matches material, function, and product form most closely.
import regulations for disinfectants and rodenticides
Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.
HS-4 3808 classification for retail products
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guidelines for importing plant growth regulators
Check the exact product specs and destination-country tariff notes before finalizing the code.
understanding subheading notes for chemical products
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how to choose the right HS-6 for insecticides
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is included in HS-4 3808?
- HS-4 3808 covers insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, disinfectants, and related products packaged for retail sale.
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 code for my product?
- Check the weight and chemical composition of your product. Use the specific HS-6 lines based on these criteria.
- Are there any special regulations for importing DDT?
- Yes, products containing DDT must be classified under **380852** and may be subject to additional regulations.
- What packaging sizes affect HS-6 classification?
- Packaging sizes of 300g or less fall under **380861**, while sizes exceeding 300g but not 7.5kg fall under **380862**.
- Can I use HS-4 3808 for products not intended for retail?
- No, HS-4 3808 specifically applies to products packaged for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
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HS-6 subheadings (10)
- 380852Insecticides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; for retail sale or as preparations or articles; DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), in packings of 300g or less
- 380859Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, herbicides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; not DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- 380861Insecticides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter; in packings of a net weight content not exceeding 300g; for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- 380862Insecticides; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, in packings of a net weight content exceeding 300g but not exceeding 7.5kg
- 380869Insecticides; containing goods named in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, in packings of a net weight content exceeding 7.5kg
- 380891Insecticides; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- 380892Fungicides; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- 380893Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators; other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- 380894Disinfectants; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
- 380899Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles