Product classification
HS code for Plant fungicide: 3808.92
Fungicides, other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Classification of plant fungicide under HS 3808.92
Plant fungicides are classified under HS code 3808.92 because they are chemical preparations specifically formulated to prevent, destroy, or mitigate the growth of fungi on plants or in soil. This classification falls within Chapter 38, which covers miscellaneous chemical products. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), products are classified based on their function and chemical composition. Heading 3808 includes insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Subheading 3808.92 is specifically reserved for fungicides that are either put up in forms or packings for retail sale (such as bottles, sprays, or powders intended for home gardening) or presented as preparations or articles (such as treated bands or wicks). The classification logic dictates that if a substance is a pure chemical compound of a known constitution, it might be classified in Chapter 28 or 29; however, once it is mixed with surfactants, carriers, or other active agents to function as a fungicide, it must be moved to 3808.92. This code ensures that agricultural chemicals are tracked for safety, environmental impact, and trade statistics.
- Covers
- Copper-based fungicide sprays for retail sale
- Synthetic organic fungicides in powder form
- Sulfur-based fungicidal preparations
- Systemic fungicides for agricultural crop protection
- Antifungal soil drenches
- Also under 3808.92
- Scotts DiseaseEx
- Bayer Advanced Disease Control
- Ortho MAX Garden Disease Control
- Daconil Fungicide
- Bonide Infuse Systemic Disease Control.
Codes often confused with 3808.92
Common mistake. Plant fungicides are frequently misclassified under HS code 3808.91, which is reserved for insecticides. While both are pesticides, their biological targets are different. Another common error is using HS code 2833.25 for copper sulfate; while copper sulfate is a fungicide, in its pure chemical form without additives, it belongs in Chapter 28. Additionally, disinfectants for non-plant surfaces are classified under 3808.94, not 3808.92.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380892 (the code used for plant fungicide), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380892 (the code used for plant fungicide) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 9.1% 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 380892, not only plant fungicide.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $1.6B 15% of world exports
- 2 China $1.4B 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $996M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $11.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $1.0B 9.1% of world imports
- 2 France $670M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $553M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $11.3B 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 plant fungicide
Brazil splits HS 3808.92 into 11 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3808.92.11Household fungicides with bromo(chloro)methane
- 3808.92.19Other household fungicides
- 3808.92.20Other fungicides with bromo(chloro)methane
- 3808.92.91Copper hydroxide, oxychloride or Cu₂O fungicides
- 3808.92.92Sulphur or ziram fungicides
- 3808.92.93Mancozeb or maneb fungicides
- 3808.92.94Sulfiram fungicides
- 3808.92.95Other arsenic, copper or chromium fungicides
- 3808.92.96Thiram fungicides
- 3808.92.97Propiconazole fungicides
- 3808.92.99Other fungicides
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plant fungicide
What is the HS code for Plant fungicide?
The HS code for Plant fungicide is 380892 (Fungicides; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles). The primary HS code for plant fungicides put up for retail sale or as preparations is 3808.92.
How do I classify Plant fungicide for customs?
Plant fungicide is classified under HS code 380892 — Fungicides; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 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 fungicides for wood preservation?
No, fungicides specifically formulated for wood preservation or industrial timber treatment are often classified under 3808.99 or other specific headings depending on their chemical base.
Which countries are the top exporters of plant fungicide (HS 380892)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380892 (the code used for plant fungicide) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.6B, 15% of world exports), China ($1.4B) and Germany ($996M). World exports came to about $11.0B, 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 plant fungicide (HS 380892)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380892 (the code used for plant fungicide) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($1.0B, 9.1% of world imports), France ($670M) and Germany ($553M). World imports came to about $11.3B, 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 Plant fungicide the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380892 for Plant fungicide 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 plant fungicide in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 380892 into 11 NCM codes, so the right one for plant fungicide depends on the product's details: 3808.92.11 (Household fungicides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.92.19 (Other household fungicides), 3808.92.20 (Other fungicides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.92.91 (Copper hydroxide, oxychloride or Cu₂O fungicides), 3808.92.92 (Sulphur or ziram fungicides), 3808.92.93 (Mancozeb or maneb fungicides), and more.