Chapter 38 · Miscellaneous chemical products · Section 6
HS Code 3808.93
Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators
Heading 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, antisprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulfur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and flypapers)
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
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United States - HTS lines under 3808.93
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3808.93.05 |
Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators > Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic herbicide, anti-sprouting agent or plant-growth regulator > Mixtures of 2,6-dichlorobenzonitrile and inerts; Mixtures of 3,5-dichloro-N-(1,1-dimethyl-2- propynyl) benzamide (Pronamide) and application adjuvants; Mixtures of 2-[(1-ethoxyimino)butyl]-5-[2- ethylthiopropyl]-3-hydroxy-2-cyclohexen-1- one (Sethoxydim) and application adjuvants; Mixtures of ethyl 2-[4-[(6-chloro-2- benzoxazolyl)oxy]phenoxy]propanoate (Fenoxaprop-ethyl) and isooctyl 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate; Mixtures of isooctyl 2-methyl-4-chlorophen- oxyacetate and application adjuvants |
Free | - | 15.4¢/kg + 31% | kg |
| 3808.93.15 |
Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators > Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic herbicide, anti-sprouting agent or plant-growth regulator > Other |
6.5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 15.4¢/kg + 31% | kg |
| 3808.93.20 |
Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators > Other > Containing an inorganic substance |
5% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | kg |
| 3808.93.50 |
Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators > Other > Other 3 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
5% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 3808.93
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 3808 93 90 | Plant-growth regulators | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3808 93 30 | Anti-sprouting products | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3808 93 17 | Based on carbamates | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3808 93 11 | Based on phenoxy-phytohormones | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3808 93 15 | Based on amides | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3808 93 21 | Based on dinitroaniline derivatives | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3808 93 23 | Based on derivatives of urea, of uracil or of sulphonylurea | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3808 93 13 | Based on triazines | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3808 93 27 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3808 93 00 | Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 3808.93
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 3808 93 00 00 | Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 11 00 | Based on phenoxy-phytohormones | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 13 00 | Based on triazines | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 15 00 | Based on amides | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 17 00 | Based on carbamates | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 21 00 | Based on dinitroaniline derivatives | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 23 00 | Based on derivatives of urea, of uracil or of sulphonylurea | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 27 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 30 00 | Anti-sprouting products | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 90 00 | Plant-growth regulators | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 90 10 | Preparation, in the form of granules, containing by weight:<br> <br><br><br>- 38,8 % or more but not more than 41,2 % of Gibberellin A3, or<br> <br><br><br>- 9,5 % or more but not more than 10,5 % of Gibberellin A4 and A7<br> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 90 70 | Preparation in the form of powder, containing by weight 90 % or more of gibberellin A4 and gibberellin A7 combined (CAS RN 8030-53-3) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3808 93 90 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 3808
The subheadings immediately before and after 3808.93 in chapter 38.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 3808.93.
What is HS code 3808.93?
HS code 3808.93 covers: Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators. It belongs to chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 3808.93?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 6.5%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 3808.93?
The UK extends 3808.93 to 13 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 3808930000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.