Product classification
HS code for Mouse poison: 3808.99
Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9, other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Classification of mouse poison under HS 3808.99
Mouse poison is classified under HS code 3808.99, which encompasses rodenticides and similar products not elsewhere specified. This classification is determined by the chemical nature and the intended use of the product as a substance designed to kill or repel rodents. Under the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, products are classified based on their function. Since mouse poison is a chemical preparation formulated specifically to control rodent populations, it falls under Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products). Specifically, heading 3808 covers insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, and similar products. Subheading 3808.99 is the residual category for rodenticides that do not contain the specific hazardous substances listed in Subheading Note 1 of Chapter 38. The classification applies regardless of whether the product is in a liquid, solid, or powder form, provided it is packaged for retail sale or prepared as an article such as a bait station. The essential character of the product is its biocidal property directed at rodents, which dictates its placement in this specific chapter rather than under general chemicals or retail medicaments.
- Covers
- Anticoagulant rodenticide pellets
- Bromethalin-based wax blocks
- Liquid rodenticide concentrates for baiting
- Zinc phosphide tracking powders
- Pre-filled disposable mouse bait stations
- Cholecalciferol grain baits
- Also under 3808.99
- Tomcat Rat & Mouse Killer
- Victor Mouse Traps (bait)
- Ortho Bug B Gon (bait)
- Safer Brand Slug & Snail Killer
- OFF! Deep Woods Insect Repellent.
Codes often confused with 3808.99
Common mistake. Mouse poison is frequently misclassified under HS code 3808.91, which is reserved specifically for insecticides. While both are biocides, the target organism determines the subheading. Another common error is using HS code 3808.92, which applies to fungicides. Importers sometimes mistakenly use HS code 2933 or 2934 for the pure active chemical ingredients; however, once the chemical is formulated into a bait or put up for retail sale as a poison, it must be classified under 3808.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380899 (the code used for mouse poison), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380899 (the code used for mouse poison) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 7.3% 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 380899, not only mouse poison.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $433M 21% of world exports
- 2 United States $285M 14% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $126M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $170M 7.3% of world imports
- 2 France $132M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $118M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 mouse poison
Brazil splits HS 3808.99 into 10 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3808.99.11Household rodenticides etc., bromo(chloro)methane
- 3808.99.19Other household rodenticides and similar
- 3808.99.20Other rodenticides etc., bromo(chloro)methane
- 3808.99.91Amitraz, chlorfenvinphos or propargite acaricides
- 3808.99.92Cyhexatin or fenbutatin oxide acaricides
- 3808.99.93Other acaricides
- 3808.99.94Metam-sodium nematicides
- 3808.99.95Other nematicides
- 3808.99.96Rodenticides not in household packings
- 3808.99.99Other pest-control products, e.g. molluscicides
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mouse poison
What is the HS code for Mouse poison?
The HS code for Mouse poison is 380899 (Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles). The HS code for mouse poison is 3808.99, covering rodenticides put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations.
How do I classify Mouse poison for customs?
Mouse poison is classified under HS code 380899 — Rodenticides and other similar products n.e.c. in heading no. 3808.9; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 in 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 the HS code change if the poison is for rats instead of mice?
No, the HS code 3808.99 covers all rodenticides, which includes products designed for mice, rats, voles, and other rodents.
Which countries are the top exporters of mouse poison (HS 380899)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380899 (the code used for mouse poison) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($433M, 21% of world exports), the United States ($285M) and Hungary ($126M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 mouse poison (HS 380899)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380899 (the code used for mouse poison) in UN Comtrade data were India ($170M, 7.3% of world imports), France ($132M) and the United States ($118M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 Mouse poison the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380899 for Mouse poison 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 mouse poison in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 380899 into 10 NCM codes, so the right one for mouse poison depends on the product's details: 3808.99.11 (Household rodenticides etc., bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.99.19 (Other household rodenticides and similar), 3808.99.20 (Other rodenticides etc., bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.99.91 (Amitraz, chlorfenvinphos or propargite acaricides), 3808.99.92 (Cyhexatin or fenbutatin oxide acaricides), 3808.99.93 (Other acaricides), and more.