3808.69.50.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 3808.69.50.00, covers "Other" disinfectants and similar products that are not specifically enumerated in the preceding subheadings of 3808.69. These products fall under the broader scope of disinfectants, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, antisprouting products, and plant-growth regulators, when they are packaged for retail sale or presented as preparations or articles. The key distinguishing factor for inclusion here is the absence of any aromatic or modified aromatic pesticide content, which is addressed under the sibling category 3808.69.10.00.

Therefore, this classification is a residual category for products that meet the general description of disinfectants and similar items for retail sale or as preparations/articles, but do not contain the specified aromatic pesticide components. Examples might include certain non-aromatic, alcohol-based sanitizers, quaternary ammonium compound disinfectants not formulated with aromatic pesticides, or specific preparations of other non-aromatic biocides. Classification hinges on both the intended use and the absence of the specific chemical characteristics defined in other subheadings.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Its purpose is to capture a residual group of qualifying products that do not fit into more specific classifications within heading 3808, particularly where the absence of aromatic or modified aromatic pesticides is a crucial determinant. Accurate classification requires a thorough understanding of the product's chemical composition and its presentation for retail or as a prepared article.