HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3808.59 – Insecticides, 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

HS code 3808.59 is the 6-digit subheading for insecticides, 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. It is used for glyphosate herbicide (retail), permethrin insecticide spray, difenacoum rodenticide bait, azoxystrobin fungicide concentrate and glufosinate-ammonium herbicide.

What HS 3808.59 covers

This broad category encompasses a range of pest control and plant protection products, excluding DDT, that contain specific active ingredients listed in Subheading Note 1. These are typically potent chemicals, often subject to international conventions like the Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent, indicating their potential hazards and the need for careful handling and regulation. Trade involves both agricultural and household-use products, often in retail-ready packaging, making them accessible to a wider consumer base. Major agricultural economies and countries with significant public health pest control needs are key importers, while large chemical manufacturers in developed and emerging economies are primary exporters. Key considerations include compliance with national pesticide registration laws, environmental impact assessments, consumer safety regulations, and the ongoing global efforts to manage and reduce the use of hazardous chemicals, especially for products intended for retail sale and direct consumer interaction.

Covers
  • Glyphosate herbicide (retail)
  • Permethrin insecticide spray
  • Difenacoum rodenticide bait
  • Azoxystrobin fungicide concentrate
  • Glufosinate-ammonium herbicide
  • Chlorpyrifos insecticide (retail)
  • Fipronil gel bait
Examples
  • Roundup (Monsanto/Bayer)
  • Raid (SC Johnson)
  • Ortho Home Defense (Scotts Miracle-Gro)
  • K-Othrine (Bayer Environmental Science)
  • Talon (Syngenta)

Codes often confused with 3808.59

Common mistake. This code is for products containing specific substances from Subheading Note 1, but *not* DDT. It could be confused with 380891 (other insecticides) or 380893 (other herbicides) if the specific active ingredient classification under Subheading Note 1 is overlooked.

3808.91Insecticides; 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 articles3808.93Herbicides, 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

Top exporters and importers of HS code 380859, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 380859 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 43% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 South Africa $43M
  2. 2 United States $25M
  3. 3 Guatemala $22M

World total: $175M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Myanmar $187M
  2. 2 Malaysia $26M
  3. 3 Guatemala $16M

World total: $431M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 3808.59 8

Brazil splits HS 3808.59 into 8 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 3808.59.10 Note 1 pesticides for household sanitising useApresentadas em formas ou embalagens exclusivamente para uso direto em aplicações domissanitárias
  2. 3808.59.2 Put up otherwiseApresentadas de outro modo Group
  3. 3808.59.21 Methamidophos or monocrotophos pesticidesÀ base de metamidofós (ISO) ou de monocrotofós (ISO)
  4. 3808.59.22 Endosulfan-based pesticidesÀ base de endossulfan (ISO)
  5. 3808.59.23 Alachlor-based pesticidesÀ base de alaclor (ISO)
  6. 3808.59.24 HCH or lindane-based pesticidesÀ base de 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexaclorocicloexano (HCH (ISO)), incluindo o lindano (ISO, DCI)
  7. 3808.59.25 Trichlorfon-based pesticidesÀ base de triclorfom (ISO)
  8. 3808.59.26 N-ethylperfluorooctane sulphonamide pesticidesÀ base de N-etilperfluoroctano sulfonamida
  9. 3808.59.29 Other Note 1 pesticides, put up otherwiseOutras

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.08 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 3808.59

What is HS code 380859?

HS code 380859 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Insecticides, 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. This broad category encompasses a range of pest control and plant protection products, excluding DDT, that contain specific active ingredients listed in Subheading Note 1. These are typically potent chemicals, often subject to international conventions like the Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent, indicating their potential hazards and the need for careful handling and regulation. Trade involves both agricultural and household-use products, often in retail-ready packaging, making them accessible to a wider consumer base. Major agricultural economies and countries with significant public health pest control needs are key importers, while large chemical manufacturers in developed and emerging economies are primary exporters. Key considerations include compliance with national pesticide registration laws, environmental impact assessments, consumer safety regulations, and the ongoing global efforts to manage and reduce the use of hazardous chemicals, especially for products intended for retail sale and direct consumer interaction.

What products fall under HS code 380859?

Glyphosate herbicide (retail), Permethrin insecticide spray, Difenacoum rodenticide bait, Azoxystrobin fungicide concentrate, Glufosinate-ammonium herbicide, Chlorpyrifos insecticide (retail), Fipronil gel bait

What are common misclassifications for HS code 380859?

This code is for products containing specific substances from Subheading Note 1, but *not* DDT. It could be confused with 380891 (other insecticides) or 380893 (other herbicides) if the specific active ingredient classification under Subheading Note 1 is overlooked.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 380859?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 380859 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($43M, 25% of world exports), the United States ($25M) and Guatemala ($22M). World exports came to about $175M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 380859?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 380859 in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($187M, 43% of world imports), Malaysia ($26M) and Guatemala ($16M). World imports came to about $431M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 380859 structured?

HS code 380859 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (59) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 380859?

Brazil splits HS code 380859 into 8 NCM codes: 3808.59.10 (Note 1 pesticides for household sanitising use), 3808.59.21 (Methamidophos or monocrotophos pesticides), 3808.59.22 (Endosulfan-based pesticides), 3808.59.23 (Alachlor-based pesticides), 3808.59.24 (HCH or lindane-based pesticides), 3808.59.25 (Trichlorfon-based pesticides), 3808.59.26 (N-ethylperfluorooctane sulphonamide pesticides), 3808.59.29 (Other Note 1 pesticides, put up otherwise). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.