Product classification

HS code for Weed killer: 3808.93

Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.

Classification of weed killer under HS 3808.93

Weed killers, scientifically known as herbicides, are classified under HS code 3808.93. This code is part of Chapter 38, which encompasses miscellaneous chemical products. Specifically, heading 3808 covers insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Subheading 3808.93 is dedicated to herbicides, anti-sprouting products, and plant-growth regulators. For a product to be classified here, it must be "put up in forms or packings for retail sale" or as "preparations or articles." This means the chemical must be ready for use or packaged for the end consumer. The classification applies regardless of whether the active ingredient is synthetic or organic, provided its primary function is the destruction or inhibition of plant growth. Customs authorities require detailed Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to verify the chemical composition and ensure the product does not contain prohibited substances listed in Subheading Note 1.

Covers
  • Glyphosate-based liquid concentrates
  • Selective lawn herbicides
  • Pre-emergent weed preventers
  • Plant growth regulators for agriculture
  • Anti-sprouting chemicals for potato storage
Also under 3808.93
  • Roundup Weed & Grass Killer
  • Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns
  • Ortho GroundClear
  • Scotts Weed B Gon
  • Bonide Sucker Punch.

Codes often confused with 3808.93

Common mistake. Weed killers are often misclassified under 3105 if they are mixed with fertilizers; however, if the primary function is herbicidal, 3808.93 takes precedence. They are also confused with 3808.91 (insecticides) or 3808.92 (fungicides). It is vital to distinguish the target pest to select the correct subheading within 3808.

31.05Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg3808.91Insecticides; 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 articles38.08Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles

Top exporters and importers of HS 380893 (the code used for weed killer), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380893 (the code used for weed killer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 15% 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 380893, not only weed killer.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $5.8B
  2. 2 United States $1.4B
  3. 3 India $1.4B

World total: $15.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Brazil $2.3B
  2. 2 Canada $1.0B
  3. 3 Australia $803M

World total: $15.3B 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 weed killer

Brazil splits HS 3808.93 into 19 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 weed killer

What is the HS code for Weed killer?

The HS code for Weed killer is 380893 (Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators; other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles). The HS code for weed killer (herbicides) is 3808.93.

How do I classify Weed killer for customs?

Weed killer is classified under HS code 380893 — Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators; other than containing goods of 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 include organic weed killers?

Yes, as long as the product is prepared as a herbicide and packaged for retail or as a specific preparation, it falls under 3808.93 regardless of its organic status.

Which countries are the top exporters of weed killer (HS 380893)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380893 (the code used for weed killer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.8B, 38% of world exports), the United States ($1.4B) and India ($1.4B). World exports came to about $15.2B, 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 weed killer (HS 380893)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 380893 (the code used for weed killer) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($2.3B, 15% of world imports), Canada ($1.0B) and Australia ($803M). World imports came to about $15.3B, 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 Weed killer the same in all countries?

The base HS code 380893 for Weed killer 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 weed killer in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 380893 into 19 NCM codes, so the right one for weed killer depends on the product's details: 3808.93.11 (Household herbicides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.93.19 (Other household herbicides), 3808.93.21 (Other herbicides with bromo(chloro)methane), 3808.93.22 (2,4-D, 2,4-DB or MCPA herbicides), 3808.93.23 (Atrazine or diuron herbicides), 3808.93.24 (Glyphosate, imazaquin or lactofen herbicides), and more.