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

HS v2017 Code: 380893

About 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

HS code 380893 covers a diverse range of agricultural chemicals, including herbicides, anti-sprouting products, and plant-growth regulators. These products play a crucial role in modern agriculture, helping farmers improve crop yields, control weeds, and manage plant growth. The global market for these products is substantial, with the agrochemicals industry being a key contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of the goods covered by HS code 380893 typically involves the synthesis of active chemical compounds, which are then formulated into various product types. This may include processes such as chemical reactions, purification, and blending with other ingredients to create the final herbicides, anti-sprouting products, or plant-growth regulators. Manufacturers must adhere to strict safety and environmental regulations throughout the production cycle.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 380893 include various chemical feedstocks, such as organic compounds, solvents, and other specialized ingredients. Additionally, manufacturers rely on specialized production equipment, including reactors, distillation columns, and packaging machinery. Skilled labor, including chemists, process engineers, and quality control personnel, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 380893 are primarily herbicides, anti-sprouting products, and plant-growth regulators, which are then sold to 010100 Agriculture, Hunting, and Related Service Activities and 460000 Wholesale and Retail Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles for use in agricultural and landscaping applications. These products may also be consumed by 370000 Manufacturing industries that require specialized chemical inputs for their own production processes.

Revisions to 380893

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 380893. The most recent 1 version of this code (380893) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 380893 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

    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/v2017/380893'>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 --> 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/v2017/380891'>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 --> J["<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 --> 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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