Product classification
HS code for Pest control spray: 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 pest control spray under HS 3808.91
Pest control sprays are classified under HS code 3808.91 because they are formulated chemical preparations designed to destroy, repel, or mitigate insects. This classification falls under Chapter 38, which encompasses miscellaneous chemical products. Specifically, heading 3808 covers insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, and similar products. The subheading 3808.91 is reserved for insecticides that are not specifically mentioned in the subheading notes (such as those containing certain hazardous chemicals like aldrin or DDT). For a product to be classified here, it must be put up in forms or packings for retail sale, such as aerosol cans or small bottles, or presented as finished articles like fly-papers or treated wicks. The classification relies on the primary active ingredient's function as an insecticide. If the product is a bulk chemical not yet formulated for retail sale, it might be classified elsewhere in Chapter 28 or 29 depending on its chemical purity. General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6 are applied to ensure the product meets the specific definitions of an insecticide intended for retail consumption.
- Covers
- Aerosol insect sprays for household use
- Liquid ant and roach killers in trigger bottles
- Mosquito repellent sprays for skin or clothing
- Wasp and hornet pressurized sprays
- Indoor foggers and bug bombs
- Organic botanical insecticide sprays
- 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. Pest control sprays are frequently confused with HS code 3808.92 (Fungicides) or 3808.94 (Disinfectants). The distinction lies in the target organism; 3808.92 is for products targeting fungi, while 3808.94 is for products that destroy bacteria or viruses on inanimate surfaces. Additionally, bulk technical-grade insecticides are often incorrectly placed in 3808.91 when they should be in Chapter 29 if they are separate chemically defined compounds.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380891 (the code used for pest control spray), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380891 (the code used for pest control spray) 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 pest control spray.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.6B 23% of world exports
- 2 India $1.5B 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.3B 12% of world exports
World total: $11.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $1.4B 13% of world imports
- 2 India $567M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 United States $443M 4.2% of world imports
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 pest control spray
Brazil splits HS 3808.91 into 11 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3808.91.11Household insecticides with bromo(chloro)methane
- 3808.91.19Other household insecticides
- 3808.91.20Other insecticides with bromo(chloro)methane
- 3808.91.91Acephate or Bacillus thuringiensis insecticides
- 3808.91.92Cypermethrin or permethrin insecticides
- 3808.91.93Dicrotophos insecticides
- 3808.91.94Disulfoton insecticides
- 3808.91.95Aluminium phosphide insecticides
- 3808.91.96Dichlorvos insecticides
- 3808.91.97Mineral oil or thiometon insecticides
- 3808.91.99Other insecticides
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pest control spray
What is the HS code for Pest control spray?
The HS code for Pest control spray 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 standard HS code for retail-ready pest control spray intended for insects is 3808.91.
How do I classify Pest control spray for customs?
Pest control spray 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 code include organic or natural sprays?
Yes, as long as the product is marketed and formulated as an insecticide, it remains under 3808.91 regardless of whether the active ingredients are synthetic or organic.
Which countries are the top exporters of pest control spray (HS 380891)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380891 (the code used for pest control spray) 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 pest control spray (HS 380891)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380891 (the code used for pest control spray) 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 Pest control spray the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380891 for Pest control 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 pest control spray in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 380891 into 11 NCM codes, so the right one for pest control spray 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.