3808.91.30.00 - Containing an inorganic substance

This HTS classification, 3808.91.30.00, covers insecticides that are formulated or presented in a manner distinct from those primarily containing aromatic or modified aromatic active ingredients. It specifically pertains to insecticides where the active insecticidal component is not derived from aromatic or modified aromatic chemical structures. Examples include insecticidal preparations or articles where the active substance is based on inorganic compounds, such as certain metal salts, or non-aromatic organic compounds, and are not otherwise classified under more specific insecticide categories.

The primary distinction of this category from its sibling, 3808.91.50.01, lies in the chemical nature of the active insecticidal substance. While 3808.91.30.00 focuses on insecticides with non-aromatic or inorganic active agents, the sibling category 3808.91.50.01 would encompass those insecticides where aromatic or modified aromatic compounds serve as the principal insecticidal agent. This differentiation is crucial for accurately assigning goods based on their chemical composition and intended pest control function.

As this node represents a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is complete at this level, meaning that goods falling under 3808.91.30.00 are directly assigned to this specific code if they meet the criteria of being an insecticide containing an inorganic substance, and are not classified elsewhere. Therefore, the focus for classification at this point is on confirming the absence of aromatic or modified aromatic active ingredients and the presence of an inorganic substance as the primary insecticidal agent, within the broader context of insecticides put up for retail sale or as preparations.