About HS Code 380893
This HS code covers herbicides, anti-sprouting products, and plant-growth regulators, excluding those with specific active ingredients mentioned in Subheading Note 1, when put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations. These products are vital for agriculture, landscaping, and home gardening to manage unwanted plant growth, prevent sprouting in stored crops, or modify plant development. Importers and exporters include agricultural cooperatives, garden centers, and chemical distributors. Key aspects of trade involve adherence to national and international regulations on active ingredients, environmental impact assessments, and clear labeling for safe and effective use by consumers or professional applicators. The retail-ready format distinguishes these from bulk industrial chemicals.
Products Under This Code
Weed killer concentrate, selective lawn weed control, total vegetation killer spray, moss and algae remover, plant growth retardant, fruit thinning spray, potato sprout inhibitor.
Real World Examples
Roundup Weed & Grass Killer, Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns, Ortho GroundClear, Scotts Weed B Gon, Bonide Sucker Punch.
Common Misclassification
This code is often mistaken for 380892 (fungicides) or 380891 (insecticides) as they are all 'pesticides' in retail packaging, but their specific target is plants.
Products Classified Under 3808.93
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
USA, China, Germany, and Brazil are leading countries in the production and consumption of retail-packaged herbicides and plant growth regulators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 380893?
HS code 380893 covers: Herbicides, 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. This HS code covers herbicides, anti-sprouting products, and plant-growth regulators, excluding those with specific active ingredients mentioned in Subheading Note 1, when put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations. These products are vital for agriculture, landscaping, and home gardening to manage unwanted plant growth, prevent sprouting in stored crops, or modify plant development. Importers and exporters include agricultural cooperatives, garden centers, and chemical distributors. Key aspects of trade involve adherence to national and international regulations on active ingredients, environmental impact assessments, and clear labeling for safe and effective use by consumers or professional applicators. The retail-ready format distinguishes these from bulk industrial chemicals.
What products fall under HS code 380893?
Weed killer concentrate, selective lawn weed control, total vegetation killer spray, moss and algae remover, plant growth retardant, fruit thinning spray, potato sprout inhibitor.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 380893?
This code is often mistaken for 380892 (fungicides) or 380891 (insecticides) as they are all 'pesticides' in retail packaging, but their specific target is plants.
How is HS code 380893 structured?
HS code 380893 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 (93) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.