Product classification
HS code for Insecticide spray: 3808.61
Insecticides 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.
Classification of insecticide spray under HS 3808.61
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 3808.61
- OFF! Deep Woods (SC Johnson)
- Mortein (Reckitt Benckiser)
- Black Flag (United Industries)
- Raid Max (SC Johnson)
- Baygon (SC Johnson)
Codes often confused with 3808.61
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380861 (the code used for insecticide spray), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380861 (the code used for insecticide spray) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 12% 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 380861, not only insecticide spray.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $12M 17% of world exports
- 2 Greece $10M 15% of world exports
- 3 France $7.8M 11% of world exports
World total: $69M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $9.1M 12% of world imports
- 2 Italy $7.4M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Spain $7.1M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $79M 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 insecticide spray
Brazil classifies insecticide spray under NCM 3808.61.00: HS 3808.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about insecticide spray
What is the HS code for Insecticide spray?
The HS code for Insecticide spray is 380861 (Insecticides 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). For sprays containing specific chemicals like deltamethrin in packs under 300g, the HS code is 3808.61.
How do I classify Insecticide spray for customs?
Insecticide spray is classified under HS code 380861 — Insecticides 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of insecticide spray (HS 380861)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380861 (the code used for insecticide spray) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($12M, 17% of world exports), Greece ($10M) and France ($7.8M). World exports came to about $69M, 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 spray (HS 380861)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380861 (the code used for insecticide spray) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($9.1M, 12% of world imports), Italy ($7.4M) and Spain ($7.1M). World imports came to about $79M, 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 spray the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380861 for Insecticide spray 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 spray in Brazil?
In Brazil, insecticide spray (HS 380861) is classified under NCM 3808.61.00.