What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 38089111?

HSN code 38089111 (Pesticide) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 38089111?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 38089111 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 38089111 cover?

HSN code 38089111 covers Pesticide. It sits under Chapter 38 – Miscellaneous chemical products, in Section VI – PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 38089111?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 38089111 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for pesticides / insecticides?

Insecticides fall under sub-heading 380891 — aluminium phosphate under 38089111, calcium cyanide under 38089112, etc. Fungicides, herbicides and rodenticides have their own sub-headings within 3808.

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Pesticide HSN Code 3808

Q: What is the HSN code for Pesticide?

The HSN code for Pesticide is 38089111, classified under Chapter 38 – Miscellaneous chemical products of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and similar products are classified under HSN heading 3808. The 8-digit code depends on the active chemical and pack size.

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Heading

3808

Primary code

38089111

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Pesticide HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 3808 (insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting 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, sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers) this chapter:). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
38089111	- Aluminium phosphate (for example phostoxin) 10% -	18%	10%
38089112	- Calcium cyanide	18%	10%
38089121	- Diaginal	18%	10%
38089122	- Methyl bromide	18%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 11 partner agreement(s) listed for 38089111; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for pesticide?

The HSN code for pesticide is 3808 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for pesticide the most common is 38089111, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How pesticide is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for pesticide narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 382-digitMiscellaneous chemical products
38084-digit headingINSECTICIDES, RODENTICIDES, FUNGICIDES, HERBICIDES, ANTI-SPROUTING 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, SULPHUR-TREATED BANDS, WICKS AND CANDLES, AND FLY-PAPERS) this Chapter:
3808916-digit subheadingInsecticides;
380891118-digit tariff item- Aluminium phosphate (for example phostoxin) 10% -

Section VI — PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES

GST on pesticide

Pesticide (HSN 3808) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 38089111 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported pesticide

When pesticide (HSN 38089111) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 38089111 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for pesticide is 3808 at the heading level, with 38089111 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.