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 v2022 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, driven by the ongoing need to maximize agricultural productivity and meet the demands of a growing world population.

Production process

The production of the goods covered by HS code 380893 typically involves the synthesis of various organic compounds and the formulation of these compounds into user-friendly products. Manufacturers may employ a range of chemical processes, such as oxidation, reduction, and condensation reactions, to create the active ingredients. These active ingredients are then combined with various adjuvants, such as solvents, surfactants, and emulsifiers, to produce the final formulations that are suitable for retail sale or agricultural application.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 380893 include a variety of organic and inorganic chemicals, such as aromatic compounds, halogenated compounds, and nitrogen-containing compounds. Manufacturers also rely on specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and mixing tanks, to facilitate the production process. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce with expertise in chemistry, formulation, and regulatory compliance.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 380893 are herbicides, anti-sprouting products, and plant-growth regulators. These products are widely used in the 010000 Agriculture, forestry and fishing industry, as well as in 020000 Mining and quarrying and 230000 Construction sectors, where they help control weeds, manage plant growth, and improve overall productivity. The outputs of this industry may also be consumed by other 380000 Chemicals and chemical products industries, such as those producing 380820 Fungicides, rodenticides, insecticides, disinfectants and similar products.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 380893.

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/v2022/38'>38: Chemical products n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3808'>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/v2022/380893'>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/v2022/380852'>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/v2022/380859'>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/v2022/380861'>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/v2022/380862'>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/v2022/380869'>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/v2022/380891'>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/v2022/380892'>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/v2022/380894'>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/v2022/380899'>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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