Product classification

HS code for Insecticide: 3808.91

Insecticides, 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 articles.

Classification of insecticide under HS 3808.91

HS code 3808.91 is the primary classification for insecticides that are put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles. This subheading is part of the broader 38.08 heading, which covers a variety of pest control agents including fungicides and herbicides. The specific classification 3808.91 is used for insecticides that do not contain the specific hazardous substances listed in Subheading Note 1 (such as aldrin, binapacryl, or camphechlor) or Subheading Note 2 (which covers specific chemicals like bendiocarb or deltamethrin in specific weights). This code covers a vast range of modern chemical insecticides used in agriculture and household settings. The product must be put up for use, meaning it is either in a specific shape (like a coil or mat) or in a concentration and packaging ready for the end-user. This includes products like flypapers, mosquito coils, and insecticide-impregnated materials. The classification is driven by the function of the product—killing or repelling insects—and its presentation. If the product is a pure chemical not put up for retail sale, it would be classified in Chapter 28 or 29 depending on its structure. This code is essential for general pest control products that meet standard safety and regulatory profiles.

Covers
  • Mosquito coils and mats
  • Flypapers and sticky traps
  • Pyrethroid-based household sprays
  • Agricultural insecticide formulations
  • Insecticide-impregnated bed nets
Also under 3808.91
  • Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap
  • Bonide Neem Oil
  • EcoSmart Organic Insect Killer
  • Garden Safe Fungicide3
  • Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew (Bonide)

Codes often confused with 3808.91

Common mistake. A common error is classifying these under 3808.59, which is reserved for goods containing highly regulated or hazardous chemicals listed in Subheading Note 1. Additionally, small retail packs of specific chemicals like deltamethrin may be diverted to 3808.61 if they meet the weight and chemical criteria of that specific code.

3808.62Insecticides; containing goods specified 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 300g but not exceeding 7.5kg3808.59Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, herbicides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; not DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles3808.61Insecticides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter; in packings of a net weight content not exceeding 300g; for retail sale or as preparations or articles

Top exporters and importers of HS 380891 (the code used for insecticide), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380891 (the code used for insecticide) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 13% 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 380891, not only insecticide.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $2.6B
  2. 2 India $1.5B
  3. 3 United States $1.3B

World total: $11.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Brazil $1.4B
  2. 2 India $567M
  3. 3 United States $443M

World total: $10.6B 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 insecticide

Brazil splits HS 3808.91 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 insecticide

What is the HS code for Insecticide?

The HS code for Insecticide is 380891 (Insecticides; 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 articles). The general HS code for insecticides put up for retail sale or as preparations is 3808.91.

How do I classify Insecticide for customs?

Insecticide is classified under HS code 380891 — Insecticides; 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 articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this include mosquito repellent for the skin?

No, mosquito repellents intended for application to the skin are typically classified under 3808.91 if they are chemical-based, but some may fall under 33.07 if they are considered perfumery or toilet preparations.

Which countries are the top exporters of insecticide (HS 380891)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380891 (the code used for insecticide) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 23% of world exports), India ($1.5B) and the United States ($1.3B). World exports came to about $11.1B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of insecticide (HS 380891)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 380891 (the code used for insecticide) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($1.4B, 13% of world imports), India ($567M) and the United States ($443M). World imports came to about $10.6B, 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 Insecticide the same in all countries?

The base HS code 380891 for 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 insecticide in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 380891 into 11 NCM codes, so the right one for insecticide depends on the product's details: 3808.91.11 (Household insecticides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.91.19 (Other household insecticides), 3808.91.20 (Other insecticides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.91.91 (Acephate or Bacillus thuringiensis insecticides), 3808.91.92 (Cypermethrin or permethrin insecticides), 3808.91.93 (Dicrotophos insecticides), and more.