Product classification
HS code for DDT insecticide: 3808.52
Insecticides and the like, containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, for retail sale or as preparations or articles, DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), in packings of 300g or less.
Classification of DDT insecticide under HS 3808.52
DDT insecticide preparations, specifically those containing DDT (ISO) and put up in packings of a net weight not exceeding 300g, are classified under HS code 380852. This classification is part of Chapter 38, which covers miscellaneous chemical products. Unlike the pure chemical found in Chapter 29, heading 3808 is designed for products that have been formulated for specific use as insecticides, fungicides, or herbicides. Subheading 380852 is a specific provision for goods containing substances listed in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 38, which includes DDT. The 300g weight limit is a critical threshold; it identifies products typically intended for retail sale or small-scale domestic use. This classification ensures that formulated pesticides containing hazardous substances are tracked separately from general insecticides.
- Covers
- DDT-based insect powders in 250g containers
- Retail-packed DDT sprays (under 300g)
- Prepared DDT baits for domestic pest control
- Aerosol insecticides containing DDT in small cans
- Also under 3808.52
- Sumitomo Chemical (historical)
- Bayer (historical)
- Syngenta (historical)
- specific WHO-approved formulations
- VectoBac (historical)
Codes often confused with 3808.52
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 290392, which is for the pure chemical substance. It is also often misclassified under 380891, which is the general category for insecticides. However, because 380852 specifically mentions DDT and the weight limit, it must be used for small retail packs. If the package exceeds 300g, it may fall under 380859 or 380891 depending on the regional tariff structure.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380852 (the code used for DDT insecticide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380852 (the code used for DDT insecticide) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 28% 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 380852, not only DDT insecticide.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $5.5M 35% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $4.3M 28% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $3.3M 21% of world exports
World total: $16M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $4.4M 28% of world imports
- 2 Hungary $1.8M 11% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $1.6M 11% of world imports
World total: $15M 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 code for DDT insecticide
Brazil classifies DDT insecticide under NCM 3808.52.00: HS 3808.52 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about DDT insecticide
What is the HS code for DDT insecticide?
The HS code for DDT insecticide is 380852 (Insecticides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; for retail sale or as preparations or articles; DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), in packings of 300g or less). For retail-packed DDT insecticide (300g or less), the HS code is 380852.
How do I classify DDT insecticide for customs?
DDT insecticide is classified under HS code 380852 — Insecticides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; for retail sale or as preparations or articles; DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), in packings of 300g or less. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What code is used if the DDT insecticide is in a 5kg bag?
If the preparation exceeds 300g, it is typically classified under 380859 or 380891, as 380852 is strictly for small packings.
Which countries are the top exporters of DDT insecticide (HS 380852)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380852 (the code used for DDT insecticide) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.5M, 35% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($4.3M) and South Africa ($3.3M). World exports came to about $16M, 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 DDT insecticide (HS 380852)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380852 (the code used for DDT insecticide) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($4.4M, 28% of world imports), Hungary ($1.8M) and Malaysia ($1.6M). World imports came to about $15M, 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 DDT insecticide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380852 for DDT 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 DDT insecticide in Brazil?
In Brazil, DDT insecticide (HS 380852) is classified under NCM 3808.52.00.