HS Code for Insecticide spray

Classification under HS code 3808.61 is highly specific, focusing on both the chemical content and the packaging size. This code is reserved for insecticides containing specific active ingredients listed in Subheading Note 2 to Chapter 38. These ingredients include substances like alpha-cypermethrin, bendiocarb, bifenthrin, chlorfenapyr, cyfluthrin, deltamethrin, etofenprox, fenitrothion, lambda-cyhalothrin, malathion, pirimiphos-methyl, or propoxur. Furthermore, for a product to fall under 3808.61, it must be in a packing with a net weight content not exceeding 300 grams. This classification is often used for retail-ready aerosol sprays or small liquid containers intended for domestic pest control. The distinction between 3808.61 and other subheadings is critical for regulatory compliance, as the chemicals listed are often subject to specific international monitoring or health guidelines, such as those established by the World Health Organization (WHO) for malaria control. The 300g threshold is a strict cut-off; a 350g spray containing the same chemicals would move to 3808.62. This level of granularity helps customs authorities track the movement of specific pesticides that are significant for public health programs and ensures that small-scale consumer products are distinguished from industrial-scale applications.

Products Included

• Aerosol bug sprays (under 300g)
• Small bottles of liquid insecticide (under 300g)
• Retail-ready deltamethrin sprays
• Household ant and roach sprays
• Small-scale indoor residual sprays

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with 3808.91, which is the general category for insecticides. If the spray contains the specific chemicals listed in Note 2 and is under 300g, 3808.61 must be used. Another common error is 3808.62, which is for the same chemicals but in packages exceeding 300g.

FAQ

What is the HS code for insecticide spray?

For sprays containing specific chemicals like deltamethrin in packs under 300g, the HS code is 3808.61.

Why is the 300g limit important?

The 300g limit is a legal threshold in the HS system to differentiate between retail consumer products and bulk or industrial preparations.