HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3808.91 – Insecticides; 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

HS code 3808.91 is the 6-digit subheading for insecticides, 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. It is used for pyrethrin-based insect spray, neem oil insecticide, diatomaceous earth pest control, insecticidal soap and spinosad garden spray.

What HS 3808.91 covers

This broad category encompasses a wide array of insecticides that do not contain the specific, often more restricted, active ingredients mentioned in Subheading Notes 1 and 2. These are typically newer generation insecticides, biological pesticides, or less hazardous chemical formulations, put up in retail-ready forms. This code covers everything from household bug sprays to garden pest control and some agricultural applications, provided they don't fall under the more specific "Note 1" or "Note 2" categories. Trade is extensive, involving both developed and developing nations, with a focus on consumer safety, environmental friendliness, and efficacy. Importers include countries seeking diverse pest control solutions, while exporters are global chemical and biotech companies innovating in pest management. Key considerations include product registration, labeling requirements, and the increasing demand for "green" or organic pest control options, reflecting a shift towards more sustainable pest management strategies.

Covers
  • Pyrethrin-based insect spray
  • Neem oil insecticide
  • Diatomaceous earth pest control
  • Insecticidal soap
  • Spinosad garden spray
  • Botanical insecticide concentrate
  • Essential oil insect repellent
Examples
  • Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap
  • Bonide Neem Oil
  • EcoSmart Organic Insect Killer
  • Garden Safe Fungicide3
  • Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew (Bonide)

Codes often confused with 3808.91

Common mistake. This is a residual category for insecticides not covered by Subheading Notes 1 or 2. It is frequently confused with 380859, 380861, 380862, or 380869 if the specific active ingredients are not correctly identified as falling outside of Subheading Notes 1 or 2.

3808.59Insecticides, 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 articles3808.61Insecticides 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 articles3808.62Insecticides; 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 7.5kg3808.69Insecticides; 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

Top exporters and importers of HS code 380891, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 380891 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 13% 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 China $2.6B
  2. 2 India $1.5B
  3. 3 United States $1.3B

World total: $11.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Brazil $1.4B
  2. 2 India $567M
  3. 3 United States $443M

World total: $10.6B 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 3808.91 11

Brazil splits HS 3808.91 into 11 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 3808.91.1 Put up in forms or packings exclusively for direct use in household sanitising applicationsApresentados em formas ou embalagens exclusivamente para uso direto em aplicações domissanitárias Group
  2. 3808.91.11 Household insecticides with bromo(chloro)methaneQue contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano
  3. 3808.91.19 Other household insecticidesOutros
  4. 3808.91.20 Other insecticides with bromo(chloro)methaneApresentados de outro modo, que contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano
  5. 3808.91.9 OtherOutros Group
  6. 3808.91.91 Acephate or Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidesÀ base de acefato ou de Bacillus thuringiensis
  7. 3808.91.92 Cypermethrin or permethrin insecticidesÀ base de cipermetrinas ou de permetrina
  8. 3808.91.93 Dicrotophos insecticidesÀ base de dicrotofós
  9. 3808.91.94 Disulfoton insecticidesÀ base de dissulfoton
  10. 3808.91.95 Aluminium phosphide insecticidesÀ base de fosfeto de alumínio
  11. 3808.91.96 Dichlorvos insecticidesÀ base de diclorvós
  12. 3808.91.97 Mineral oil or thiometon insecticidesÀ base de óleo mineral ou de tiometon
  13. 3808.91.99 Other insecticidesOutros

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 3808.91

What is HS code 380891?

HS code 380891 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Insecticides; 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. This broad category encompasses a wide array of insecticides that do not contain the specific, often more restricted, active ingredients mentioned in Subheading Notes 1 and 2. These are typically newer generation insecticides, biological pesticides, or less hazardous chemical formulations, put up in retail-ready forms. This code covers everything from household bug sprays to garden pest control and some agricultural applications, provided they don't fall under the more specific "Note 1" or "Note 2" categories. Trade is extensive, involving both developed and developing nations, with a focus on consumer safety, environmental friendliness, and efficacy. Importers include countries seeking diverse pest control solutions, while exporters are global chemical and biotech companies innovating in pest management. Key considerations include product registration, labeling requirements, and the increasing demand for "green" or organic pest control options, reflecting a shift towards more sustainable pest management strategies.

What products fall under HS code 380891?

Pyrethrin-based insect spray, Neem oil insecticide, Diatomaceous earth pest control, Insecticidal soap, Spinosad garden spray, Botanical insecticide concentrate, Essential oil insect repellent

What are common misclassifications for HS code 380891?

This is a residual category for insecticides not covered by Subheading Notes 1 or 2. It is frequently confused with 380859, 380861, 380862, or 380869 if the specific active ingredients are not correctly identified as falling outside of Subheading Notes 1 or 2.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 380891?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 380891 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 23% of world exports), India ($1.5B) and the United States ($1.3B). World exports came to about $11.1B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 380891?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 380891 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($1.4B, 13% of world imports), India ($567M) and the United States ($443M). World imports came to about $10.6B, 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 380891 structured?

HS code 380891 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 380891?

Brazil splits HS code 380891 into 11 NCM codes: 3808.91.11 (Household insecticides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.91.19 (Other household insecticides), 3808.91.20 (Other insecticides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.91.91 (Acephate or Bacillus thuringiensis insecticides), 3808.91.92 (Cypermethrin or permethrin insecticides), 3808.91.93 (Dicrotophos insecticides), 3808.91.94 (Disulfoton insecticides), 3808.91.95 (Aluminium phosphide insecticides), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.