HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3808.99 – Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles

HS code 3808.99 is the 6-digit subheading for rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9, other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles. It is used for rat poison pellets, mouse bait stations, slug and snail killer, insect repellent (personal use) and ant bait traps.

What HS 3808.99 covers

This 'basket' HS code covers rodenticides and other similar pest control products not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 3808.9, excluding those with specific active ingredients mentioned in Subheading Note 1, when put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations. This includes a diverse range of solutions for managing various pests beyond insects, fungi, or weeds. Importers and exporters typically include agricultural suppliers, hardware stores, and specialized pest control companies. Key considerations for trade involve strict safety regulations due to the toxic nature of many rodenticides, environmental impact, and clear labeling for safe handling and disposal. The retail format ensures these products are ready for consumer or professional application.

Covers
  • Rat poison pellets
  • Mouse bait stations
  • Slug and snail killer
  • Insect repellent (personal use)
  • Ant bait traps
  • Cockroach gels
  • Bird repellent granules
  • Mole repellent.
Examples
  • Tomcat Rat & Mouse Killer
  • Victor Mouse Traps (bait)
  • Ortho Bug B Gon (bait)
  • Safer Brand Slug & Snail Killer
  • OFF! Deep Woods Insect Repellent.

Codes often confused with 3808.99

Common mistake. As a residual category, it's often confused with other 3808 subheadings (e.g., 380891 for insecticides) if the primary function isn't clearly rodent control or another specific pest not covered elsewhere.

38.08Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, 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 380899, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 380899 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 7.3% 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 Germany $433M
  2. 2 United States $285M
  3. 3 Hungary $126M

World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $170M
  2. 2 France $132M
  3. 3 United States $118M

World total: $2.3B 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 3808.99 10

Brazil splits HS 3808.99 into 10 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 3808.99.1 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. 3808.99.11 Household rodenticides etc., bromo(chloro)methaneQue contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano
  3. 3808.99.19 Other household rodenticides and similarOutros
  4. 3808.99.20 Other rodenticides etc., bromo(chloro)methaneApresentados de outro modo, que contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano
  5. 3808.99.9 OtherOutros Group
  6. 3808.99.91 Amitraz, chlorfenvinphos or propargite acaricidesAcaricidas à base de amitraz, de clorfenvinfós ou de propargite
  7. 3808.99.92 Cyhexatin or fenbutatin oxide acaricidesAcaricidas à base de ciexatin ou de óxido de fembutatina
  8. 3808.99.93 Other acaricidesOutros acaricidas
  9. 3808.99.94 Metam-sodium nematicidesNematicidas à base de metam sódio
  10. 3808.99.95 Other nematicidesOutros nematicidas
  11. 3808.99.96 Rodenticides not in household packingsRaticidas
  12. 3808.99.99 Other pest-control products, e.g. molluscicidesOutros

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 3808.99

What is HS code 380899?

HS code 380899 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles. This 'basket' HS code covers rodenticides and other similar pest control products not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 3808.9, excluding those with specific active ingredients mentioned in Subheading Note 1, when put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations. This includes a diverse range of solutions for managing various pests beyond insects, fungi, or weeds. Importers and exporters typically include agricultural suppliers, hardware stores, and specialized pest control companies. Key considerations for trade involve strict safety regulations due to the toxic nature of many rodenticides, environmental impact, and clear labeling for safe handling and disposal. The retail format ensures these products are ready for consumer or professional application.

What products fall under HS code 380899?

Rat poison pellets, mouse bait stations, slug and snail killer, insect repellent (personal use), ant bait traps, cockroach gels, bird repellent granules, mole repellent.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 380899?

As a residual category, it's often confused with other 3808 subheadings (e.g., 380891 for insecticides) if the primary function isn't clearly rodent control or another specific pest not covered elsewhere.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 380899?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 380899 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($433M, 21% of world exports), the United States ($285M) and Hungary ($126M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 380899?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 380899 in UN Comtrade data were India ($170M, 7.3% of world imports), France ($132M) and the United States ($118M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 380899 structured?

HS code 380899 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 380899?

Brazil splits HS code 380899 into 10 NCM codes: 3808.99.11 (Household rodenticides etc., bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.99.19 (Other household rodenticides and similar), 3808.99.20 (Other rodenticides etc., bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.99.91 (Amitraz, chlorfenvinphos or propargite acaricides), 3808.99.92 (Cyhexatin or fenbutatin oxide acaricides), 3808.99.93 (Other acaricides), 3808.99.94 (Metam-sodium nematicides), 3808.99.95 (Other nematicides), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.