HS Code for Aldicarb

Aldicarb is classified under HS code 293080 because it is an organo-sulphur compound explicitly listed by name within this heading. Chapter 29 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to organic chemicals, and heading 2930 specifically covers organo-sulphur compounds. The precise mention of "aldicarb (ISO)" in the description for 293080 leaves no ambiguity regarding its classification. This ensures that the chemical compound, known for its use as a carbamate insecticide, is categorized based on its chemical structure and identity rather than solely its application, which is a fundamental principle of chemical classification in the HS nomenclature.

Products Included

• Pure aldicarb chemical compound
• Aldicarb in technical grade form
• Aldicarb as the principal active ingredient in chemical formulations (e.g., granular pesticides)

Common Misclassification

Aldicarb is sometimes misclassified under broader categories such as 293090 for "Other organo-sulphur compounds" or even under Chapter 38, specifically 380891 for "Insecticides." However, 293090 is a residual category for organo-sulphur compounds not specifically enumerated, and aldicarb is explicitly named in 293080. While aldicarb functions as an insecticide, Chapter 29 takes precedence for pure, defined organic chemical compounds. Chapter 3808 is generally reserved for prepared insecticides, rodenticides, and fungicides, which are typically mixtures or formulations. The explicit naming of "aldicarb (ISO)" in 293080 is the decisive factor, ensuring its classification as a specific organo-sulphur chemical compound.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Aldicarb?

The Harmonized System (HS) code for Aldicarb is 293080. This classification is precise because Aldicarb (ISO) is explicitly named within the description for this heading, which covers specific organo-sulphur compounds. This ensures its classification based on its chemical identity.

Is Aldicarb classified as an insecticide?

While Aldicarb is widely known and used as a carbamate insecticide, its primary classification under the Harmonized System is based on its chemical composition as an organo-sulphur compound in Chapter 29. Products classified in Chapter 29 are pure chemical compounds. Prepared insecticides, which are typically formulations or mixtures, are generally classified in Chapter 38.