3808.59.40.00 - Disinfectants

This HTS category, 3808.59.40.00, specifically covers disinfectants. Disinfectants are chemical products designed to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on surfaces, in water, or in other environments. They are typically formulated for applications such as public health, industrial sanitation, and household cleaning. This classification is applicable when disinfectants are not presented in forms or packings for retail sale, nor as preparations or articles specified elsewhere within heading 3808.

Within heading 3808, which encompasses a range of pest control and sanitation products, this specific subheading differentiates based on the form of presentation and the intended use. While other subheadings might cover retail-ready products or specific articles like insecticidal bands, 3808.59.40.00 is reserved for disinfectants that fall outside these specific exclusions. The sibling category, 3808.59.50.00, is for "Other" disinfectants, implying that 3808.59.40.00 is for a more defined subset of disinfectants not captured by other specific provisions within heading 3808.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 3808.59.40.00. Therefore, classification into this subheading relies on fulfilling the criteria of being a disinfectant, as defined by its microbial-killing properties and intended use, and not being packaged or formulated in a manner described by other specific subheadings within heading 3808, such as for retail sale or as specialized articles.