Product classification
HS code for Agricultural insecticide: 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.
Classification of agricultural insecticide under HS 3808.69
Agricultural insecticides containing specific hazardous substances and packaged in bulk are classified under HS code 3808.69. This code is found in Chapter 38, which covers miscellaneous chemical products. Heading 3808 is dedicated to insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, and similar products. The sub-heading 3808.69 is specifically governed by Subheading Note 2 to Chapter 38, which lists certain controlled or highly regulated substances such as aldrin, camphechlor, chlordane, and others. For a product to fall under 3808.69, it must contain these specific goods and be presented in packings with a net weight exceeding 7.5 kg. This classification is designed for industrial or large-scale agricultural use rather than domestic retail. The classification is determined by the chemical composition and the packaging size. If the insecticide is intended to prevent, destroy, or mitigate insects in an agricultural setting and meets the chemical criteria of the legal notes, this code is mandatory for international trade compliance.
- Covers
- Bulk organochlorine insecticides for crop protection
- Large-scale agricultural pest control preparations
- Insecticides containing chlordane in 10kg+ containers
- Technical grade insecticide preparations for farm use
- Concentrated agricultural sprays in industrial drums
- Also under 3808.69
- Chlorpyrifos (Corteva Agriscience - though restricted)
- Lambda-cyhalothrin (Syngenta)
- Malathion (various manufacturers)
- Imidacloprid (Bayer CropScience)
- Fipronil (BASF)
Codes often confused with 3808.69
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is using 3808.91, which is the general category for insecticides. However, if the product contains the substances listed in Subheading Note 2, the 3808.6x series takes precedence. Another error occurs with 3808.61 or 3808.62, which are for the same chemicals but in smaller retail packings (under 300g or between 300g and 7.5kg, respectively). Importers must verify the net weight of the individual packing to choose between 3808.61, 3808.62, and 3808.69. Additionally, disinfectants are often confused with insecticides but belong under 3808.94.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380869 (the code used for agricultural insecticide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380869 (the code used for agricultural insecticide) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 380869, not only agricultural insecticide.
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 agricultural insecticide
Brazil splits HS 3808.69 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3808.69.10Alpha-cypermethrin, packings over 7.5 kg
- 3808.69.90Other Note 2 insecticides, over 7.5 kg
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about agricultural insecticide
What is the HS code for Agricultural insecticide?
The HS code for Agricultural insecticide is 380869 (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). For bulk insecticides containing substances in Subheading Note 2, the code is 3808.69. General agricultural insecticides usually fall under 3808.91.
How do I classify Agricultural insecticide for customs?
Agricultural insecticide is classified under HS code 380869 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What weight determines the use of 3808.69?
The product must be in packings with a net weight content exceeding 7.5 kg to qualify for HS code 3808.69.
Which countries are the top exporters of agricultural insecticide (HS 380869)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380869 (the code used for agricultural insecticide) 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 agricultural insecticide (HS 380869)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380869 (the code used for agricultural insecticide) 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.
Is the HS code for Agricultural insecticide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380869 for Agricultural insecticide is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for agricultural insecticide in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 380869 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for agricultural insecticide depends on the product's details: 3808.69.10 (Alpha-cypermethrin, packings over 7.5 kg), 3808.69.90 (Other Note 2 insecticides, over 7.5 kg).