Product classification

HS code for Rat 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 rat poison under HS 3808.99

Rat poison is classified under HS code 3808.99, which covers rodenticides and other similar products not elsewhere specified. This classification is found within Chapter 38, covering miscellaneous chemical products. Heading 3808 is specifically designed for products that are put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, such as treated bands, wicks, and candles. The classification 3808.99 is used for rodenticides that do not contain the specific hazardous substances mentioned in the subheading notes of Chapter 38 (such as certain highly regulated pesticides). The classification depends on the product being a finished preparation intended to kill or repel rodents. It includes various chemical formulations, such as anticoagulants or acute toxins, provided they are packaged for end-use. If the active ingredient is imported in bulk as a pure chemical without being formulated into a bait or retail-ready product, it would be classified in Chapter 29 based on its chemical structure.

Covers
  • Anticoagulant rodenticide baits
  • Bromethalin-based pellets
  • Zinc phosphide grain baits
  • Cholecalciferol blocks
  • Strychnine-treated seeds
  • Rat poison stations (pre-filled)
  • Rodenticide powders for retail sale
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. Rat poison is frequently misclassified under 3808.91, which is reserved for insecticides, or 3808.92, which is for fungicides. While these are in the same heading, the subheadings are strictly divided by the target pest. Another common error is using 2933.29 or similar codes for pure heterocyclic compounds; these codes apply only to the raw chemical and not to the formulated rodenticide. Additionally, mechanical traps that do not involve chemical poisons are classified under 7326.90 (iron/steel) or 3926.90 (plastic) depending on the material.

3808.91Insecticides; 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 articles3808.92Fungicides; 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 articles2933.29Heterocyclic compounds; with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused imidazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than hydantoin and its derivatives7326.90Iron or steel; articles n.e.c. in heading 73263926.90Plastics; other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39

Top exporters and importers of HS 380899 (the code used for rat poison), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380899 (the code used for rat 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 rat poison.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $433M
  2. 2 United States $285M
  3. 3 Hungary $126M

World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $170M
  2. 2 France $132M
  3. 3 United States $118M

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 rat poison

Brazil splits HS 3808.99 into 10 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about rat poison

What is the HS code for Rat poison?

The HS code for Rat 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 standard HS code for formulated rat poison (rodenticide) is 3808.99.

How do I classify Rat poison for customs?

Rat 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 this code apply to bulk chemicals?

No, 3808.99 applies to preparations or products put up for retail sale. Bulk technical-grade chemicals are classified in Chapter 28 or 29.

Which countries are the top exporters of rat poison (HS 380899)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380899 (the code used for rat 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 rat poison (HS 380899)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 380899 (the code used for rat 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 Rat poison the same in all countries?

The base HS code 380899 for Rat 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 rat poison in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 380899 into 10 NCM codes, so the right one for rat 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.