HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3808.69 – Insecticides; 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
HS code 3808.69 is the 6-digit subheading for insecticides, 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. It is used for agricultural insecticide concentrate (20L drum), public health mosquito larvicide (10kg bag), industrial pest control solution (25kg container), large-scale crop protection spray (15L) and granular soil insecticide (20kg sack).
What HS 3808.69 covers
This code covers insecticides containing active ingredients specified in Subheading Note 2, presented in large packings exceeding 7.5kg. These substantial quantities are typically intended for large-scale agricultural applications, industrial pest management, or public health campaigns. The trade in these products is primarily business-to-business, involving distributors, large farms, government agencies, and professional pest control operators. Importers are often countries with extensive agricultural lands or significant public health challenges requiring broad-scale pest control. Exporters are major agrochemical producers. Key considerations for trade include bulk handling, storage regulations, environmental impact assessments for large-scale application, and strict adherence to national and international pesticide use guidelines, given the potential for widespread environmental and health effects and the need for sustainable practices.
- Covers
- Agricultural insecticide concentrate (20L drum)
- Public health mosquito larvicide (10kg bag)
- Industrial pest control solution (25kg container)
- Large-scale crop protection spray (15L)
- Granular soil insecticide (20kg sack)
- Commercial-grade fogging insecticide (50L)
- Bulk ant killer bait (10kg)
- Examples
- Chlorpyrifos (Corteva Agriscience - though restricted)
- Lambda-cyhalothrin (Syngenta)
- Malathion (various manufacturers)
- Imidacloprid (Bayer CropScience)
- Fipronil (BASF)
Codes often confused with 3808.69
Common mistake. This code is for Subheading Note 2 ingredients in large packings (>7.5kg). It might be confused with 380862 (smaller packing) or 380891 (other insecticides, large packing) if the specific active ingredient note or the weight threshold is not accurately applied.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 380869, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 380869 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 75% 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 India $180M 32% of world exports
- 2 France $129M 23% of world exports
- 3 United States $89M 16% of world exports
World total: $559M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $860M 75% of world imports
- 2 India $34M 3.0% of world imports
- 3 France $27M 2.4% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 3808.69 2
Brazil splits HS 3808.69 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3808.69.10 Alpha-cypermethrin, packings over 7.5 kgÀ base de alfa-cipermetrina (ISO)
- 3808.69.90 Other Note 2 insecticides, over 7.5 kgOutras
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 3808.69
What is HS code 380869?
HS code 380869 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Insecticides; 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. This code covers insecticides containing active ingredients specified in Subheading Note 2, presented in large packings exceeding 7.5kg. These substantial quantities are typically intended for large-scale agricultural applications, industrial pest management, or public health campaigns. The trade in these products is primarily business-to-business, involving distributors, large farms, government agencies, and professional pest control operators. Importers are often countries with extensive agricultural lands or significant public health challenges requiring broad-scale pest control. Exporters are major agrochemical producers. Key considerations for trade include bulk handling, storage regulations, environmental impact assessments for large-scale application, and strict adherence to national and international pesticide use guidelines, given the potential for widespread environmental and health effects and the need for sustainable practices.
What products fall under HS code 380869?
Agricultural insecticide concentrate (20L drum), Public health mosquito larvicide (10kg bag), Industrial pest control solution (25kg container), Large-scale crop protection spray (15L), Granular soil insecticide (20kg sack), Commercial-grade fogging insecticide (50L), Bulk ant killer bait (10kg)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 380869?
This code is for Subheading Note 2 ingredients in large packings (>7.5kg). It might be confused with 380862 (smaller packing) or 380891 (other insecticides, large packing) if the specific active ingredient note or the weight threshold is not accurately applied.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 380869?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 380869 in UN Comtrade data were India ($180M, 32% of world exports), France ($129M) and the United States ($89M). World exports came to about $559M, 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 380869?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 380869 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($860M, 75% of world imports), India ($34M) and France ($27M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 380869 structured?
HS code 380869 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 (69) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 380869?
Brazil splits HS code 380869 into 2 NCM codes: 3808.69.10 (Alpha-cypermethrin, packings over 7.5 kg), 3808.69.90 (Other Note 2 insecticides, over 7.5 kg). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.