Pesticides HSN Code: Classification for Agricultural and Chemical Pesticides
Pesticides are essential inputs for farmers and agricultural businesses. They control insects, weeds, fungi and other pests that harm crops. Under GST, pesticides can fall under different HSN codes based on their chemical nature and use, and they usually attract a higher tax slab compared to basic fertilizers.
Most pesticides are grouped under Chapter 38 of the Customs Tariff, which covers chemical products not elsewhere specified. Within this chapter, heading 3808 deals with insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti sprouting products and similar items.
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Pesticides HSN Code Classification and GST Rates
Here are some commonly used HSN codes and GST rates for this category
| Section | |
|---|---|
| Section No | 6 |
| Section Title | Guide to HSN Section 06 |
| Section Description | PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES |
| Chapter | |
|---|---|
| Chapter No | 38 |
| Chapter Title | Miscellaneous Chemical Products |
| Chapter Description | Miscellaneous chemical products |
4 Digit HSN Code Classification
| HSN Code | HSN Code Title | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3808 | Agricultural pesticides | 5% |
8 Digit HSN Code Classification
| HSN Code | HSN Code Title | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 38081011 | Insecticide: Aluminium Phosphite | 18% |
| 38081012 | Insecticide: Calcium Cyanide | 18% |
| 38081013 | Insecticide: Chlordane | 18% |
| 38081014 | Insecticide: Chloro Benzilate | 18% |
| 38081015 | Insecticide: DDVP (Dimethyl Dichloro Vinyl Phosphate) | 18% |
| 38081016 | Insecticide: DDT (Excl. 2903 62) | 18% |
| 38081017 | Insecticide: Diaginal | 18% |
| 38081021 | Insecticide: Heptachlor | 18% |
| 38081022 | Insecticide: Lindane | 18% |
| 38081023 | Insecticide: Methyl Bromide | 18% |
| 38081024 | Insecticide: Parathion Methyl | 18% |
| 38081025 | Insecticide: Dimethoate Technical Grade | 18% |
| 38081026 | Insecticide: Malathion | 18% |
| 38081027 | Insecticide: Endosulphan Technical Grade | 18% |
| 38081031 | Insecticide: Quinal Phos | 18% |
| 38081032 | Insecticide: Isoproturon | 18% |
| 38081033 | Insecticide: Fenthion | 18% |
| 38081034 | Insecticide: Cipermetrin Technical Grade | 18% |
| 38081035 | Insecticide: Allethrin | 18% |
| 38081036 | Insecticide: Synthetic Pyrethrum | 18% |
| 38081037 | Insect Repellents (Flies, Mosquitoes) | 18% |
| 38081091 | Paper Impregnated/Coated with Insecticide | 18% |
| 38081092 | Other Insecticides | 18% |
| 38081099 | Fungicide: Maneb | 18% |
| 38082010 | Fungicide: Sodium Pentachlorophenate | 18% |
| 38082020 | Fungicide: Thiram | 18% |
| 38082030 | Fungicide: Zineb | 18% |
| 38082040 | Fungicide: Copper Oxychloride | 18% |
| 38082050 | Other Fungicides | 18% |
| 38082090 | Herbicide: Chloromethyl Phenoxy Acetic Acid | 18% |
| 38083010 | Herbicide: 2,4-Dichlorophenoxy Acetic Acid | 18% |
| 38083020 | Plant-Growth Regulator: Gibberellic Acid | 18% |
| 38083030 | Plant-Growth Regulators (Other) | 18% |
| 38083040 | Weedicides & Weed Killing Agents | 18% |
| 38083050 | Other Herbicides/Anti-Sprouting Products | 18% |
| 38083090 | Disinfectants | 18% |
| 38084000 | Specified Pesticide Goods | 18% |
| 38085000 | Pesticides (Not Elsewhere Specified) | 18% |
| 38085200 | Goods in Sub-heading Note 2 (<= 300g Packs) | 18% |
| 38085900 | Sub-heading note 1 goods: Other | 18% |
| 38086100 | Chloromethyl Phenoxy Acetic Acid (MCPA) | 18% |
| 38086200 | Goods in packs 300g – 7.5kg | 18% |
| 38086900 | Other specified goods | 18% |
| 38089010 | Other Similar Pesticide Products | 18% |
| 38089090 | Goods specified in supplementary note 1 to this chapter | 18% |
| 38089111 | Insecticides: Aluminium phosphate | 18% |
| 38089112 | Other: Insecticides; Dimethoate, technical grade | 18% |
| 38089113 | D.D.V.P. insecticides | 18% |
| 38089121 | Other| Insecticides; Diaginal | 18% |
| 38089122 | Other| Insecticides; Methyl Bromide | 18% |
| 38089123 | Other: Insecticides; Dimethoate, technical grade | 18% |
| 38089124 | Other| Insecticides; Melathion | 18% |
| 38089131 | Other: Insecticides; Endosulphan, technical grade | 18% |
| 38089132 | Other: Insecticides; Quinal phos | 18% |
| 38089133 | Other: Insecticides; Isoproturon | 18% |
| 38089134 | Other: Insecticides; Fenthion | 18% |
| 38089135 | Cipermethrin | 18% |
| 38089136 | Other: Insecticides; Allethrin | 18% |
| 38089137 | Printed : Plain weave : Poplin and broad fabrics | 18% |
| 38089141 | Goods specified in supplementary note 2 to this chapter | 18% |
| 38089142 | Goods specified in supplementary note 3 to this chapter | 18% |
| 38089151 | Goods specified in supplementary note 4 to this chapter | 18% |
| 38089152 | Goods specified in supplementary note 5 to this chapter | 18% |
| 38089191 | Repellants for insects such as flies, mosquito | 18% |
| 38089192 | DDT Coated Paper | 18% |
| 38089199 | Insecticides, Rodenticides & Plant Growth Regulators | 18% |
| 38089210 | Other| Fungicides|Maneb | 18% |
| 38089220 | Fungicides: Santrobrite | 18% |
| 38089230 | Fungicides: Thiram | 18% |
| 38089240 | Other| Fungicides| Zineb | 18% |
| 38089250 | Other| Fungicides|Copper Oxychloride | 18% |
| 38089260 | Goods specified in supplementary note 6 to this chapter | 18% |
| 38089270 | Goods specified in supplementary note 7 to this chapter : | 18% |
| 38089290 | Other| Fungicides| Other | 18% |
| 38089310 | 2,4-Dichloro Phenoxy Acetic Acid & Esters | 18% |
| 38089320 | Prepared Culture Media | 18% |
| 38089330 | Gibberellic Acid | 12% |
| 38089340 | Plant Growth Regulators | 18% |
| 38089350 | Inorganic Chemicals for Use in Industry | 18% |
| 38089361 | Goods specified in supplementary note 8 to this chapter : | 18% |
| 38089362 | Goods specified in supplementary note 9 to this chapter : | 18% |
| 38089371 | Goods specified in supplementary note 10 to this chapter : | 18% |
| 38089372 | Finishing Agents: Leather Industry | 18% |
| 38089390 | Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other | 18% |
| 38089400 | Disinfectants | 18% |
| 38089910 | Pesticides | 18% |
| 38089990 | Insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, disinfectants | Other | 18% |
* GST rates may vary based on the latest GST notifications
What is the HSN Code for Pesticides?
Most pesticide formulations are classified under heading 3808, which covers a wide range of pest control products. Within this heading, more specific six or eight digit codes are used to distinguish between insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and similar goods.
Agricultural pesticide products, such as crop protection sprays and granules, are usually covered under 380891 or 380899 series codes. The correct choice depends on the active ingredient and the description given in the tariff.
How Agricultural Pesticides Are Classified under HSN?
Agricultural pesticides are generally identified by their active chemical ingredient and the form in which they are supplied, for example liquid, wettable powder, granule or dust.
- When the product is clearly labelled for agricultural use on crops, it normally falls under the agricultural sub group within 3808.
- If the same chemical is packed and marketed for household or public health use, such as mosquito control in residential areas, the detailed code can change.
Manufacturers and distributors must refer to the tariff notes and ensure their product labels and technical literature match the HSN entry they are using.
The HSN Code for Chemical and Organic Pesticides
Chemical pesticides are mostly synthetic formulations and are widely used for pest control in fields. These usually attract the standard GST rate of about 18 % and are classified under general 3808 series codes.
Organic or bio pesticides may be derived from plant extracts, microbes or other natural sources. Some of them can enjoy a lower GST rate, such as 5 %, when specifically notified. Others continue to be taxed at 18 % if they are not covered under concessional lists. Correct classification and reading of the rate notification is therefore critical.
GST on Pesticide Products
GST has a major impact on the price of pesticides.
- Many common pesticide formulations are taxed at 18 %, which directly increases the cost to farmers if input tax credit is not fully passed through.
- A few bio or organic products can be taxed at a lower rate when included in special entries.
Dealers must charge GST according to the correct HSN and maintain purchase invoices for input credit. Wrong classification can lead to disputes, blocked ITC and penalties during assessment.
