Insecticides; 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 articles

HS v2017 Code: 380891

About insecticides; 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 articles

HS code 380891 covers a wide range of insecticides that are formulated and packaged for retail sale or use as preparations or articles. These products play a crucial role in pest control and management, protecting crops, homes, and public spaces from the damaging effects of insects. The insecticide industry is a significant contributor to the global agricultural and public health sectors, ensuring food security and promoting healthy living environments.

Production process

The production of insecticides under HS code 380891 typically involves the formulation of active ingredients with various carriers, solvents, and adjuvants. This process may include mixing, blending, and packaging the final product into forms suitable for retail sale, such as aerosols, liquids, powders, or granules. Manufacturers may also incorporate specialized delivery systems or application methods to enhance the effectiveness and safety of the insecticides.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of insecticides under HS code 380891 include active ingredients, such as 380850 Insecticides, acaricides and other plant-protection products, as well as various carriers, solvents, and additives. Specialized equipment, such as mixing tanks, packaging machinery, and quality control systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in formulation, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 380891 are insecticides that are ready for retail sale or use as preparations or articles. These products are designed to control and manage a wide range of insect pests, including 380850 Insecticides, acaricides and other plant-protection products, 380840 Disinfectants, and 380830 Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators. The insecticides produced under this code are consumed by various sectors, including agriculture, public health, and household applications.

Revisions to 380891

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 380891. The most recent 1 version of this code (380891) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 380891 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for insecticides; 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 articles

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/38'>38: Chemical products n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3808'>3808: Insecticides, 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</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/380891'>380891: Insecticides; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 &amp; 2 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/380852'>380852: Insecticides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; for retail sale or as preparations or articles; DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), in packings of 300g or less</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/380859'>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</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/380861'>380861: Insecticides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter; in packings of a net weight content not exceeding 300g; for retail sale or as preparations or articles</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/380862'>380862: Insecticides; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, in packings of a net weight content exceeding 300g but not exceeding 7.5kg</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/380869'>380869: Insecticides; containing goods named in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles, in packings of a net weight content exceeding 7.5kg</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/380892'>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</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/380893'>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</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/380894'>380894: Disinfectants; 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</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/380899'>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</a>"]

    

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