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, sulphurtreated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers)
HSN code 3808 is
a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification.
It covers: 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, sulphurtreated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers).
This code falls under Chapter 38
(Miscellaneous Chemicals) of the Indian GST tariff.
The applicable GST rate is 18%
(CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state transactions).
Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying
goods classified under this
HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices.
Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes;
exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HSN code 3808?
HSN 3808 refers to: 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, sulphurtreated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers). It belongs to Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous Chemicals) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 3808?
The GST rate for HSN code 3808 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 3808 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 3808 belong to?
HSN code 3808 belongs to Chapter 38 of the GST tariff, which covers Miscellaneous Chemicals.