HS Code for Fungicides

Fungicides are classified under HS code 3808.59, which falls within the broader category of insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, and disinfectants. This specific subheading is used for products containing substances specified in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 38, which includes various hazardous or controlled chemicals. Classification under 3808 requires that the product be put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles. This means the product is ready for use as a fungicide, often containing active ingredients mixed with surfactants, carriers, or solvents. The Harmonized System groups these chemical products based on their intended biocidal function. If the product is a pure, chemically defined compound not put up for retail sale, it would likely be classified in Chapter 28 or 29, but once formulated for fungicidal use, it moves to 3808. The classification is driven by the product's presentation and its specific chemical formulation as a finished agricultural or industrial chemical.

Products Included

• Agricultural fungicides for crop protection
• Retail-packed antifungal garden sprays
• Industrial wood preservatives with fungicidal properties
• Fungicidal paints (if the fungicidal character is primary)
• Seed treatment fungicides

Common Misclassification

Fungicides are often confused with pure chemicals under HS code 2933 (heterocyclic compounds). If the fungicide is a single chemically defined compound and not prepared for retail sale, it stays in Chapter 29. However, most commercial fungicides are preparations and belong in 3808. Another misclassification is HS code 3004, which covers medicaments. Antifungal treatments for human or animal skin are medicaments (3004), whereas fungicides for plants or surfaces are 3808.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Fungicides?

The HS code for fungicides put up for retail sale or as preparations is 3808.59.

What is the difference between technical grade and retail fungicides?

Technical grade fungicides are often pure chemicals classified in Chapter 29, while retail fungicides are formulated preparations classified under 3808.