HS Code for Pesticides
Pesticides that are put up in forms or packings for retail sale, or as preparations or articles, and contain substances specified in Subheading Note 1 to Chapter 38, are classified under HS code 380859. This heading is structured to include insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, and plant-growth regulators. The classification 380859 specifically excludes DDT but includes other hazardous goods mentioned in the legal notes. The primary criteria for classification under 3808 are the product's presentation (retail packaging) and its functional chemical properties. This code ensures that products intended for immediate use in agriculture or households are distinguished from bulk chemical shipments. The inclusion in this specific subheading is often triggered by the presence of toxicological components that require international monitoring under the Rotterdam or Stockholm Conventions.
Products Included
- Retail-packed insecticides (excluding DDT)
- Fungicides prepared for immediate use
- Herbicides put up for retail sale
- Disinfectants for agricultural or domestic use
- Rodenticides in prepared baits or traps
Common Misclassification
Pesticides are often misclassified under 380891, 380892, or 380893. These codes are for insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides that do *not* contain the specific hazardous substances listed in Subheading Note 1. Importers must verify the active ingredient list against the Note 1 substances to choose between 380859 and the 38089x series. Furthermore, pure active ingredients not yet formulated into a preparation should be classified in Chapter 28 or 29 depending on their chemical structure.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Pesticides?
Pesticides containing specific hazardous substances (excluding DDT) put up for retail sale are classified under HS code 380859.
What determines if a pesticide falls under 380859?
It depends on whether the product contains substances listed in Subheading Note 1 of Chapter 38 and if it is packaged for retail sale or as a finished preparation.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Pesticides?
The HS code for Pesticides is 380859 (Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, herbicides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; not DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles).
How do I classify Pesticides for customs?
Pesticides is classified under HS code 380859 — Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, herbicides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; not DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Pesticides the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380859 for Pesticides is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.