Tariff number 3808940000 80 - Disinfectants

Estimate the import cost for 380894

An estimate only. The customs value is the price including transport and insurance to the EU border. Excise duties, other fees and producer-specific anti-dumping rates are not included. Preferential rates need valid proof of origin. Country groups and exclusions: TARIC, as of November 2026.

Export measures for 3808940000

What applies when these goods leave the EU: export controls, dual-use and other authorisations, bans per destination and the supplementary unit of the export declaration.

Controls and documents 3

	Destination	Start	Duty / Tax	Legal base Measure type
1011	ERGA OMNES 1011	08-05-2023	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0649/12 Export control on dangerous chemicals 479
BY	Belarus BY	20-07-2025	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0765/06 Export control 766
RU	Russian Federation RU	22-10-2025	Document required banned without it Details	Regulation0833/14 Export control 709

History

Preferential rules of origin for 3808940000

What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.

• EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria

  EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt

  EPA CARIFORUM

  EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan

  EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon

  EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco

  EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia

  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) / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the products

• Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo

  EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile

  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) / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product

• EU-Canada CETA · Canada

  A change from any other subheading.

• EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru

  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) / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 per cent of the ex-works price of the product

• EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya

  Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packing's for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers) / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the products

• Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam

  Miscellaneous chemical products; except for: / or: (a) LDCs Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product / or: (b) Other beneficiary countries Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product

• EU-Jordan Association Agreement (relaxed rules, 2016) · Jordan

  Miscellaneous chemical products; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product

• EU-Japan EPA · Japan

  CTSH; A chemical reaction, purification, production of standard materials, isomer separation or biotechnological processing is undergone; MaxNOM 50 % (EXW); or RVC 55 % (FOB).

• EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico

  Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, antisprouting products and plantgrowth 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) / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50 % of the ex-works price of the product

• EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine

  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) / or: Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 50% of the ex-works price of the products

• EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore

  Miscellaneous chemical products; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product. However, materials of the same heading as the product may be used, provided that their total value does not exceed 20 % of the ex-works price of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product

Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets

Legal and explanatory notes for 3808940000

Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex

EU classification regulations for 3808940000

Commission regulations that classified specific goods under this code. They bind customs in every member state for identical goods.

• 3808 94 90 Sep 9, 2020 · Regulation on EUR-Lex
  Disposable non-woven paper wipes (approximately 3 cm × 6 cm each), individually wrapped and put up for retail sale in boxes holding 100 wipes.

  The wipes are impregnated with an alcoholic solution consisting of 70 % isopropyl alcohol and 30 % water. The product is presented to be used for general disinfection of the skin and of other surfaces (such as those of non-invasive medical instruments).

  Reasons

  Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and the wording of CN codes 3808, 3808 94 and 3808 94 90. Classification under heading 3005 is excluded as the wipes are not used for any specific medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purpose (see also the Harmonized System Explanatory Note to heading 3005, first paragraph). Classification under heading 3402 is excluded as the main purpose of the product is not cleaning but disinfection. The product is considered a disinfectant and is put up for retail sale as a disinfectant (see note 2 to Section VI). Consequently, the product is to be classified in CN code 3808 94 90 as a disinfectant, put up for retail sale.

UK advance tariff rulings for 3808940000

Rulings of HM Revenue & Customs for goods with UK commodity codes that start like this EU code. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff, so these rulings are guidance for the EU.

• UK 3808942090 Valid Mar 13, 2026 to Mar 12, 2029 · Ruling 600015188 on GOV.UK

  Antimicrobial agent intended as an additive in hydrocarbon based fuels (such as petrol and diesel) to prevent spoilage. It kills both bacteria and fungi, helping to prevent and breakdown slimes and sludges that could otherwise build up. This additive helps keep clean free flow of fuel. Packaged in 5kg, 20kg, and 1000kg IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers)

  Justification

  Classification has been determined in accordance with the following: For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). General interpretative rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 has been used to classify this product to 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) GIR 5B has been used to determine the packaging - 5kg, 20kg, and 1000kg IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) for storage GIR 6 has been used to classify this product to sub-heading level 380894 - Other than elsewhere specified in this heading; Disinfectants 8 Digit Code …

• UK 3808949090 Valid Mar 11, 2025 to Mar 10, 2028 · Ruling 600012438 on GOV.UK

  Multiple use alcohol-free disinfectant in granular powder form. Packaged within 6g sachets, once diluted with water it has various uses. It is suitable for use on human skin for protecting from germs. The product can be used to disinfect surfaces, materials & air. It can be used in veterinary environments for hygiene purposes, as well as to disinfect containers used for food or feed for humans and animals. The disinfect can also be used as an algaecide.

  Justification

  Classification has been determined in accordance with the following:- For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). General interpretative rules (GIR)s: GIR 1 - Has been used to classify this product by the terms of 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). GIR 5 (b) - Has been used to identify the type of packaging: In sachets. GIR 6 - Has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 380894: Disinfectants. 8 DIGIT CODE 38089490 Other than based on quaternary ammonium salt, other than based on halogenated …

• UK 3808949090 Valid May 2, 2025 to May 1, 2028 · Ruling 600012695 on GOV.UK

  Sterilant concentrate Two-part cup system which is inserted into the sterilant compartment Use: for reusable heat resistant medical devices

  Justification

  Classification has been determined in accordance with the following:- For the purposes of determining the commodity codes within which goods most appropriately fall, reg 3 (1) of The Customs Tariff (Establishment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 sets out that the rules of interpretation contained in the following have effect – a. Part Two (Goods Classification Table Rules of Interpretation) of the Tariff of the United Kingdom (Reg 3(1)(a)); and b. Notes to a section or chapter of the Goods Classification Table (Reg 3(1)(b)). General Interpretative Rules (GIR)s GIR 1 has been used to classify this product by the terms of 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) GIR 6 has been used to classify the goods to subheading level 380894 – Disinfectants 8 digit code 38089490 - Other than elsewhere specified 10 digit code 3808949090 – Other than technical aerosols that contain hydrofluorocarbons (hfcs) with global warming …

Source: HM Revenue & Customs, Advance Tariff Rulings. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Restrictions and flags for 380894

• Russia sanctions: export ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXIII 380894

  Art. 3k, goods contributing to Russian industrial capacity

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Tariff quotas for 380894

• Open 09.2923 Origin: all countries (erga omnes)

  Aqueous solution containing by weight: — 10,0 % or more but not more than 11,3 % of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one, — 3,0 % or more but not more than 4,1 % of 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one, — a combined concentration of isothiazolones (CAS RN 55965-84-9) of 13,0 % or more but not more than 15,4 %, — 18 % or more but not more than 22 % of nitrates, calculated as sodium nitrate, and — 5 % or more but not more than 8 % of chlorides, calculated as sodium chloride

  Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

  2,356,500 Kilograms

  Balance left (78.6%)

  Volume 3,000,000

Source: European Commission, tariff quota reports, as of Oct 30, 2026. Balances change daily.

EU trade in 2025 for 380894

Extra-EU imports

€319.1M

65,802 t

Extra-EU exports

€524.7M

Top origin countries by import value

1. United Kingdom €168.8M
2. United States €55.6M
3. Switzerland €43.3M
4. China €34.3M
5. Türkiye €8.2M

CN8 codes below this code: 3. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.

HS 2028 change

From the WCO HS 2022 to HS 2028 correlation tables, a guide only. The EU sets its own CN codes for 2028.

Tariff changes for 380894 since 2016

• Jan 2023 3808942040 Code added
• Jan 2018 2 codes Code added

Month-by-month comparison of the European Commission’s TARIC extractions. Seasonal entry prices left out.

UK import duty for 380894

• 0%
• 6%

Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.

Import VAT in the EU

• Austria 20 %
• Belgium 21 %
• Bulgaria 20 %
• Croatia 25 % maybe 5 %
• Cyprus 19 %
• Czechia 21 %
• Denmark 25 %
• Estonia 24 % maybe 9 %
• Finland 25.5 %
• France 20 %
• Germany 19 %
• Greece 24 % maybe 6 %, 13 %
• Hungary 27 %
• Ireland 23 %
• Italy 22 % maybe 5 %, 10 %
• Latvia 21 %
• Lithuania 21 %
• Luxembourg 17 % maybe 8 %
• Malta 18 %
• Netherlands 21 %
• Poland 23 %
• Portugal 23 %
• Romania 21 %
• Slovakia 23 %
• Slovenia 22 %
• Spain 21 %
• Sweden 25 %

Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.

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