HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3808.93 – 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

HS code 3808.93 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for weed killer concentrate, selective lawn weed control, total vegetation killer spray, moss and algae remover and plant growth retardant.

What HS 3808.93 covers

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.

Covers
  • Weed killer concentrate
  • Selective lawn weed control
  • Total vegetation killer spray
  • Moss and algae remover
  • Plant growth retardant
  • Fruit thinning spray
  • Potato sprout inhibitor.
Examples
  • Roundup Weed & Grass Killer
  • Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns
  • Ortho GroundClear
  • Scotts Weed B Gon
  • Bonide Sucker Punch.

Codes often confused with 3808.93

Common mistake. 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.

3808.92Fungicides; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles3808.91Insecticides; 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 articles

Top exporters and importers of HS code 380893, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 380893 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 15% 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 $5.8B
  2. 2 United States $1.4B
  3. 3 India $1.4B

World total: $15.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Brazil $2.3B
  2. 2 Canada $1.0B
  3. 3 Australia $803M

World total: $15.3B 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 3808.93 19

Brazil splits HS 3808.93 into 19 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 3808.93.1 Herbicides put up in forms or packings exclusively for direct use in household sanitising applicationsHerbicidas apresentados em formas ou embalagens exclusivamente para uso direto em aplicações domissanitárias Group
  2. 3808.93.11 Household herbicides with bromo(chloro)methaneQue contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano
  3. 3808.93.19 Other household herbicidesOutros
  4. 3808.93.2 Herbicides put up otherwiseHerbicidas apresentados de outro modo Group
  5. 3808.93.21 Other herbicides with bromo(chloro)methaneQue contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano
  6. 3808.93.22 2,4-D, 2,4-DB or MCPA herbicidesOutros, à base de ácido 2,4-diclorofenoxiacético (2,4-D), de ácido 4-(2,4-diclorofenoxi)butírico (2,4-DB), de ácido (4-cloro-2-metil)fenoxiacético (MCPA) ou de derivados de 2,4-D ou 2,4-DB
  7. 3808.93.23 Atrazine or diuron herbicidesOutros, à base de atrazina ou de diuron
  8. 3808.93.24 Glyphosate, imazaquin or lactofen herbicidesOutros, à base de glifosato ou seus sais, de imazaquim ou de lactofen
  9. 3808.93.25 Paraquat, propanil or simazine herbicidesOutros, à base de dicloreto de paraquate, de propanil ou de simazina
  10. 3808.93.26 Trifluralin herbicidesOutros, à base de trifluralina
  11. 3808.93.27 Imazethapyr herbicidesOutros, à base de imazetapir
  12. 3808.93.28 Ametryn or hexazinone herbicidesOutros, à base de ametrina ou de hexazinona
  13. 3808.93.29 Other herbicidesOutros
  14. 3808.93.3 Anti-sprouting productsInibidores de germinação Group
  15. 3808.93.31 Anti-sprouting products with bromo(chloro)methaneQue contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano
  16. 3808.93.32 Household anti-sprouting productsOutros, apresentados em formas ou embalagens exclusivamente para uso direto em aplicações domissanitárias
  17. 3808.93.33 Other anti-sprouting productsOutros
  18. 3808.93.4 Plant-growth regulators put up in forms or packings exclusively for direct use in household sanitising applicationsReguladores de crescimento das plantas apresentados em formas ou embalagens exclusivamente para uso direto em aplicações domissanitárias Group
  19. 3808.93.41 Household growth regulators, bromo(chloro)methaneQue contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano
  20. 3808.93.49 Other household plant-growth regulatorsOutros
  21. 3808.93.5 Plant-growth regulators, put up otherwiseReguladores de crescimento das plantas, apresentados de outro modo Group
  22. 3808.93.51 Other growth regulators with bromo(chloro)methaneQue contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano
  23. 3808.93.52 Maleic hydrazide plant-growth regulatorsOutros, à base de hidrazida maleica
  24. 3808.93.59 Other plant-growth regulatorsOutros

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 3808.93

What is HS code 380893?

HS code 380893 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 380893?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 380893 in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.8B, 38% of world exports), the United States ($1.4B) and India ($1.4B). World exports came to about $15.2B, 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 380893?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 380893 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($2.3B, 15% of world imports), Canada ($1.0B) and Australia ($803M). World imports came to about $15.3B, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 380893?

Brazil splits HS code 380893 into 19 NCM codes: 3808.93.11 (Household herbicides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.93.19 (Other household herbicides), 3808.93.21 (Other herbicides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.93.22 (2,4-D, 2,4-DB or MCPA herbicides), 3808.93.23 (Atrazine or diuron herbicides), 3808.93.24 (Glyphosate, imazaquin or lactofen herbicides), 3808.93.25 (Paraquat, propanil or simazine herbicides), 3808.93.26 (Trifluralin herbicides), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.