Product classification
HS code for Pest control product: 3808.62
Insecticides, 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 7.5kg.
Classification of pest control product under HS 3808.62
Pest control products, specifically insecticides, are classified under HS code 3808.62. Chapter 38 covers miscellaneous chemical products. Heading 3808 includes insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, and similar products. Subheading 3808.62 is a specific category for insecticides that contain goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to Chapter 38 (which includes specific chemicals like alpha-cypermethrin, bendiocarb, bifenthrin, chlorfenapyr, and others) and are put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations, with a net weight content exceeding 300g but not exceeding 7.5kg. This classification is highly technical, relying on both the chemical composition of the active ingredients and the packaging size. It is designed to distinguish between bulk industrial chemicals and products intended for retail or professional pest control use. The classification ensures that products containing specific regulated substances are tracked accurately for safety and environmental reasons. If the product does not meet the specific weight or chemical criteria of 3808.62, it falls into other subheadings within 3808.
- Covers
- Retail-sized insecticide sprays (300g to 7.5kg)
- Pest control powders for home use
- Insecticide baits and traps
- Mosquito coils and mats within weight limits
- Professional grade insecticides in retail packaging
- Also under 3808.62
- Talstar P (FMC)
- Demand CS (Syngenta)
- Bifen IT (Control Solutions Inc.)
- Spectracide Triazicide (United Industries)
- Ortho BugClear (Scotts Miracle-Gro)
Codes often confused with 3808.62
Common mistake. Pest control products are often misclassified under HS code 3808.91, which is the general category for insecticides. However, 3808.62 is more specific and takes precedence if the chemical composition and weight criteria are met. Another common error is using HS code 3808.59, which is for goods specified in Subheading Note 1 (hazardous pesticides). Importers must carefully check the active ingredient list against the Chapter 38 notes to determine if the product belongs in the 3808.6x series or the 3808.9x series. Additionally, mechanical traps without chemical agents are classified by their constituent material (e.g., 7326 for iron/steel traps).
Top exporters and importers of HS 380862 (the code used for pest control product), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380862 (the code used for pest control product) in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 11% 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 380862, not only pest control product.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Denmark $45M 15% of world exports
- 2 China $40M 13% of world exports
- 3 France $34M 11% of world exports
World total: $299M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $37M 11% of world imports
- 2 Argentina $31M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Italy $17M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $325M 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 pest control product
Brazil splits HS 3808.62 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3808.62.10Alpha-cypermethrin, packings over 300 g to 7.5 kg
- 3808.62.90Other Note 2 insecticides, over 300 g to 7.5 kg
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pest control product
What is the HS code for Pest control product?
The HS code for Pest control product is 380862 (Insecticides; 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 7.5kg). The HS code for many retail insecticides is 3808.62, provided they meet specific weight (300g-7.5kg) and chemical requirements.
How do I classify Pest control product for customs?
Pest control product is classified under HS code 380862 — Insecticides; 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 7.5kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover rodenticides?
No, rodenticides are generally classified under HS code 3808.99, unless they contain specific substances mentioned in the subheading notes.
Which countries are the top exporters of pest control product (HS 380862)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380862 (the code used for pest control product) in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($45M, 15% of world exports), China ($40M) and France ($34M). World exports came to about $299M, 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 pest control product (HS 380862)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380862 (the code used for pest control product) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($37M, 11% of world imports), Argentina ($31M) and Italy ($17M). World imports came to about $325M, 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 Pest control product the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380862 for Pest control product 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 pest control product in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 380862 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pest control product depends on the product's details: 3808.62.10 (Alpha-cypermethrin, packings over 300 g to 7.5 kg), 3808.62.90 (Other Note 2 insecticides, over 300 g to 7.5 kg).