3808.93.50.20 - Mixtures of N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine (glyphosate) or its salts or esters and application adjuvants

This HTS category, 3808.93.50.20, specifically covers formulations containing N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine, commonly known as glyphosate, or its salts or esters, when combined with application adjuvants. These preparations are designed for use as herbicides to control unwanted plant growth. The inclusion of application adjuvants signifies that these are finished or semi-finished products intended for direct use or further dilution before application, rather than raw glyphosate itself.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 3808.93.50.10, which is reserved for similar herbicide formulations but based on glufosinate (2-amino-4-[hydroxy(methyl)phosphonoyl] butanoic acid) or its salts or esters. While both are herbicide formulations with adjuvants, the active ingredient is the key differentiator. This category does not extend to pure glyphosate or its salts/esters without accompanying adjuvants, nor does it cover other types of herbicides not based on glyphosate.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this HTS code. Therefore, classification under 3808.93.50.20 depends on the definitive presence of glyphosate (or its salts/esters) and application adjuvants within the mixture, for use as a herbicide. Importers and exporters should ensure their documentation accurately reflects the composition and intended use of the goods to ensure correct classification.