Product classification

HS code for Fungicide: 3808.92

Fungicides, 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 articles.

Classification of fungicide under HS 3808.92

Fungicides are classified under HS code 380892 when they are prepared for retail sale or formulated as specific preparations or articles. This classification falls under Chapter 38, which encompasses miscellaneous chemical products. The determination for 380892 is based on the product's chemical function: it must be designed to inhibit, destroy, or prevent the growth of fungi. Under the Harmonized System, a product is classified here if it is more than a pure chemical compound; it must be a "preparation" consisting of an active ingredient (such as sulfur, copper compounds, or synthetic organic molecules) combined with auxiliary agents like surfactants, carriers, or stickers. Alternatively, if a pure substance is packaged in specific forms (like tablets or small bottles) for retail sale for fungicidal use, it is also pulled into this heading. This classification covers a wide range of applications, from protecting agricultural crops and timber to domestic treatments for mold and mildew in residential buildings.

Covers
  • Agricultural fungicides for crop protection
  • Garden mildew control sprays in retail packaging
  • Wood preservatives with fungicidal properties
  • Antifungal seed treatments
  • Bordeaux mixture preparations
Also under 3808.92
  • Scotts DiseaseEx
  • Bayer Advanced Disease Control
  • Ortho MAX Garden Disease Control
  • Daconil Fungicide
  • Bonide Infuse Systemic Disease Control.

Codes often confused with 3808.92

Common mistake. Fungicides are often confused with insecticides (380891) or herbicides (380893). While the packaging may look similar, the active ingredient and target pest determine the code. Another misclassification occurs with pure chemical compounds; if a chemical like copper sulfate is imported in bulk without being a "preparation," it may be classified in Chapter 28 rather than 3808.

3808.91Insecticides; 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 articles3808.93Herbicides, 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 articles38.08Insecticides, 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 articles

Top exporters and importers of HS 380892 (the code used for fungicide), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380892 (the code used for fungicide) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 9.1% 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 380892, not only fungicide.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 France $1.6B
  2. 2 China $1.4B
  3. 3 Germany $996M

World total: $11.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Brazil $1.0B
  2. 2 France $670M
  3. 3 Germany $553M

World total: $11.3B 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 fungicide

Brazil splits HS 3808.92 into 11 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about fungicide

What is the HS code for Fungicide?

The HS code for Fungicide is 380892 (Fungicides; 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 articles). The HS code for fungicides put up for retail sale or as preparations is 380892.

How do I classify Fungicide for customs?

Fungicide is classified under HS code 380892 — Fungicides; 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 articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are disinfectants classified as fungicides?

Generally, no. Disinfectants are classified under HS code 380894, unless they are specifically formulated and marketed primarily for their fungicidal properties.

Which countries are the top exporters of fungicide (HS 380892)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380892 (the code used for fungicide) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.6B, 15% of world exports), China ($1.4B) and Germany ($996M). World exports came to about $11.0B, 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 fungicide (HS 380892)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 380892 (the code used for fungicide) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($1.0B, 9.1% of world imports), France ($670M) and Germany ($553M). World imports came to about $11.3B, 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.

Is the HS code for Fungicide the same in all countries?

The base HS code 380892 for Fungicide 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 fungicide in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 380892 into 11 NCM codes, so the right one for fungicide depends on the product's details: 3808.92.11 (Household fungicides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.92.19 (Other household fungicides), 3808.92.20 (Other fungicides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.92.91 (Copper hydroxide, oxychloride or Cu₂O fungicides), 3808.92.92 (Sulphur or ziram fungicides), 3808.92.93 (Mancozeb or maneb fungicides), and more.