Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "38" represent chemical products.

Specifically, this chapter covers a wide range of chemical products, including:

• Organic chemicals: Such as alcohols, ketones, acids, esters, ethers, etc.
• Inorganic chemicals: Such as chlorine, bromine, sulfur, oxides, hydroxides, etc.
• Organic plastic raw materials: Such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, etc.
• Mixtures and solutions of chemical products: Such as detergents, solvents, dyes, etc.
• Other chemical products: Such as adhesives, enzymes, plastics, rubbers, etc.

Why is it "38"?

The structure of the HS code is hierarchical and categorized. The first two digits represent a major category. The code "38" is assigned to chemical products because these products are primarily produced through chemical processes and their chemical composition falls within the scope of the chemical industry. They usually require chemical reactions, separation, refining, and other chemical processes to be obtained.

In summary, any product mainly produced through chemical processes or with significant chemical components may be classified under the HS code "38".

The first four digits explanation: 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, germination inhibitors, plant growth regulators, disinfectants, and similar products, presented in retail packaging form or in formulation or item form (e.g., sulfur-treated bands, wicks, candles, and fly paper):

6-digit explanation: HS code: 3808.92

Classification: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, germination inhibitors, plant growth regulators, disinfectants, and similar products, presented in retail packaging form or in formulation or item form (e.g., sulfur-treated bands, wicks, and candles, and fly paper): Other: --> Fungicides: --> Other: --> Other: --> Containing inorganic substances

Meaning: Refers to insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, etc., sold in retail packaging form or formulation form. Specifically, it belongs to the "fungicides" category, further subdivided into "other" categories, and the product contains inorganic substances.

8-10 digit explanation: hscode: 3808922800 Classification: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, germination inhibitors, plant growth regulators, disinfectants, and similar products, packaged in retail form or formulation or product form (e.g., sulfur-treated bands, wicks, and candles, and fly paper): --> Other: --> Fungicides: --> Other: --> Fungicides containing any thiamine, thiourea, dithiocarbamates, thiourea, or isothiocyanates: --> Other

Explanation: This HS code covers insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc., but specifically falls under the "other" category, further divided into the "fungicides" category, and includes fungicides containing specific components (thiamine, thiourea, dithiocarbamates, thiourea, or isothiocyanates) in other categories.

Examples of products: - Fungicide containing sulfur compounds - Fungicide with thiourea - Fungicide with dithiocarbamates - Fungicide with isothiocyanates - Fungicide with inorganic components