Retail herbicides from India
India exported $1.31 billion of retail herbicides (HS 3808.93) in FY2025-26, down 16% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 16.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 44% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $1.31BDown 15.6% on last year
- HS code
- 3808.93Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3808.93.05.00 | 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 | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3808.93.15.00 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic herbicide, anti-sprouting agent or plant-growth regulator: Other | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3808.93.20.00 | Other: Containing an inorganic substance | 5% | 15% | 42.5% |
| 3808.93.50 | Other: Other | 5% | 15% | 42.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of retail herbicides
India's exports to all countries under HS 3808.93, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3808.93 is 6.2%, ranging from 6% to 6.5% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% to 1.2% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on retail herbicides from India?
10% to 16.5% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 3808.93, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 44%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for retail herbicides?
3808.93, under 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)). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export retail herbicides?
Yes. India exported $1.31 billion under HS 3808.93 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.