Product classification
HS code for Rodenticides: 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 rodenticides under HS 3808.99
Rodenticides are classified under HS code 3808.99, which falls within Chapter 38 for miscellaneous chemical products. This specific code is used for rodenticides and similar products that are not elsewhere specified or included (n.e.c.) within the 3808 heading. The classification depends heavily on the product being "put up in forms or packings for retail sale" or as "preparations or articles." This means the chemical must be formulated specifically to kill, repel, or control rodents and packaged for end-use. Heading 3808 is structured to cover insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and disinfectants; rodenticides that do not contain the specific hazardous substances listed in Subheading Note 1 of Chapter 38 (which would move them to 3808.51 or 3808.59) are categorized under 3808.99. The classification process involves verifying the active ingredients and the packaging format to ensure it meets the criteria for a finished chemical preparation rather than a raw bulk chemical. If the product is a pure chemical not yet formulated into a rodenticide, it would be classified according to its chemical structure in Chapters 28 or 29.
- Covers
- Rat poison in pellet or block form
- Mouse bait stations containing active poison
- Liquid rodenticides for retail sale
- Tracking powders for rodent control
- Anticoagulant-based rodenticides
- 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. Rodenticides are often misclassified under HS code 3808.91, which is reserved for insecticides. While both are pesticides, the target organism determines the subheading. Another common error is using 3808.51, which is only for products containing specific restricted chemicals like aldrin or binapacryl. If the rodenticide is imported in bulk as a technical grade active ingredient without being formulated, it must be classified in Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals) rather than Chapter 38.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380899 (the code used for rodenticides), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380899 (the code used for rodenticides) 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 rodenticides.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $433M 21% of world exports
- 2 United States $285M 14% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $126M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $170M 7.3% of world imports
- 2 France $132M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $118M 5.0% of world imports
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 rodenticides
Brazil splits HS 3808.99 into 10 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3808.99.11Household rodenticides etc., bromo(chloro)methane
- 3808.99.19Other household rodenticides and similar
- 3808.99.20Other rodenticides etc., bromo(chloro)methane
- 3808.99.91Amitraz, chlorfenvinphos or propargite acaricides
- 3808.99.92Cyhexatin or fenbutatin oxide acaricides
- 3808.99.93Other acaricides
- 3808.99.94Metam-sodium nematicides
- 3808.99.95Other nematicides
- 3808.99.96Rodenticides not in household packings
- 3808.99.99Other pest-control products, e.g. molluscicides
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rodenticides
What is the HS code for Rodenticides?
The HS code for Rodenticides 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 rodenticides put up for retail sale is 3808.99.
How do I classify Rodenticides for customs?
Rodenticides 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.
Are mechanical mouse traps classified here?
No, mechanical traps made of wood or metal are classified according to their constituent material, such as 4421 for wood or 7326 for iron/steel.
Which countries are the top exporters of rodenticides (HS 380899)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380899 (the code used for rodenticides) 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 rodenticides (HS 380899)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380899 (the code used for rodenticides) 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 Rodenticides the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380899 for Rodenticides 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 rodenticides in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 380899 into 10 NCM codes, so the right one for rodenticides 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.