Retail insecticides from India
India exported $1.33 billion of retail insecticides (HS 3808.91) in FY2025-26, down 7.3% 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
- $1.33BDown 7.3% on last year
- HS code
- 3808.91Page 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 5 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3808.91.10.00 | Insecticides: Fly ribbons (ribbon fly catchers) | 2.8% | 12.8% | 40.3% |
| 3808.91.15.00 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic insecticide: Mixtures of <i>N</i>-[[(4-chlorophenyl)amino]- carbonyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide and inert substances | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3808.91.25.01 | Containing any aromatic or modified aromatic insecticide: Other | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3808.91.30.00 | Other: Containing an inorganic substance | 5% | 15% | 42.5% |
| 3808.91.50.01 | 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 insecticides
India's exports to all countries under HS 3808.91, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3808.91 is 6%, 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 0.7% to 1% 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 for most lines, with restrictions on some. 38089122: Restricted.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on retail insecticides from India?
10% to 16.5% on the 5 US tariff lines under HS 3808.91, 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 insecticides?
3808.91, 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 insecticides?
Yes. India exported $1.33 billion under HS 3808.91 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.