HS Code 3808
Insecticides, Rodenticides and Disinfectants
HS code 3808 covers pesticides, herbicides, and disinfectants put up for retail sale or as preparations for household, healthcare, or agricultural pest control.
4-digit Section VIFCL Hazmat 6.1
HS Code 3808 — Insecticides, Rodenticides and Disinfectants
This heading covers chemicals designed to kill or repel pests, weeds, and fungi. It includes products for agricultural use as well as household disinfectants and retail-packaged bug sprays.
What's included
- Insecticides
- Fungicides
- Herbicides
- Disinfectants
- Rat poison
- Weed killers
What's excluded
- Soap and detergents → use
3401(Cleaning products without disinfectant properties are in Chapter 34)
Common examples
- Glyphosate-based weed killer
- Hand sanitiser with 70% alcohol for healthcare
- Canned aerosol insecticide for mosquitoes
- Chlorine tablets for swimming pools
Frequently asked questions
Are hospital-grade cleaners under this code?
Yes, if they are formulated as disinfectants to kill bacteria or viruses, they fall under 3808.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Strict compliance with pesticide registration and hazardous goods declarations required.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Germany, United States, India
- Top importers: Brazil, United States, France, Russia
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Key takeaway
One of the most regulated HS headings; always check Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention.
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