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

HS v2022 Code: 380894

About 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

HS code 380894 covers a wide range of disinfectant products that are formulated and packaged for retail sale or use as preparations or articles. These disinfectants play a crucial role in maintaining hygiene, preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and ensuring a clean and safe environment across various industries and households. As an essential component of the broader chemical industry, the production and trade of these disinfectants contribute significantly to the global economy.

Production process

The production of disinfectants under HS code 380894 typically involves the blending and formulation of active ingredients, such as alcohols, chlorine compounds, or quaternary ammonium compounds, with other additives like surfactants, solvents, and fragrances. The specific production techniques may vary depending on the type of disinfectant, but often include processes like mixing, dilution, and packaging to ensure the desired efficacy, stability, and user-friendly presentation of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of disinfectants under HS code 380894 include a range of chemical compounds, such as 290511 Methanol, 290312 Dichloromethane, and 380810 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products. Additionally, manufacturers may require specialized equipment, such as mixing tanks, filling machines, and packaging materials, to ensure the safe and efficient production of these disinfectant products.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 380894 is a diverse range of disinfectant products, including household cleaners, sanitizers, and antimicrobial agents, which are used across various sectors, such as healthcare, food processing, and commercial/industrial facilities. These disinfectants may be consumed by other industries, such as 330499 Preparations for use on the hair, n.e.c. in heading 3304, 340220 (Surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, n.e.c. in heading 3402), and 854389 Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter, which may incorporate disinfectant products into their own formulations or use them for cleaning and sanitizing purposes.

Revisions to 380894

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 380894. The most recent 1 version of this code (380894) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 380894.

Family tree for 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

    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/v2022/380894'>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 --> 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/v2022/380893'>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 --> 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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