Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Disinfectants (Excluding Subheading Note 1 Products) (HS 380894) totaled $31.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Disinfectants (Excluding Subheading Note 1 Products) paid $2.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.44% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Disinfectants (Excluding Subheading Note 1 Products) imports of $18.6M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAlcohol-based hand sanitizers (3808945080, defined as containing at least 60% ethanol), hydrogen peroxide preparations (3808945050), and disinfectant wipes other than paper or nonwoven (3808945010) are among the specifically enumerated lines within this heading, reflecting the regulatory and commercial attention these products received during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada leads US supply, with China and Mexico also significant sources; goods from China may carry Section 301 exposure depending on the specific line. Disinfectants intended for use on humans or as over-the-counter drug products are regulated by FDA rather than EPA, and the applicable regulatory pathway — OTC drug monograph or EPA registration — determines labeling and admissibility requirements. Importers should confirm with a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency which regulatory framework governs their specific formulation.
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964 import shipments a month
EPA regulates disinfectants intended for use on inanimate surfaces (e.g., countertops, medical equipment) under FIFRA. FDA regulates products intended for use on the human body — such as hand sanitizers and antiseptics — as OTC drug products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The intended use claim on the label is the primary determinant; a product marketed for both uses may face dual-agency scrutiny. Misclassifying the regulatory pathway can result in refusal of admission.
Hand sanitizers classified at 3808945080 (at least 60% ethanol, not specified in Subheading Note 1) are treated as OTC drug products by FDA. They must comply with FDA's drug labeling requirements, including active ingredient declaration, directions for use, and the name and address of the US distributor. Shipments without compliant labeling are subject to FDA detention and refusal, and the importer of record bears responsibility for bringing the product into compliance before release.
Subheading 4 of 10 in heading 3808
Subheading 380894 · $31.5M of $259.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$18.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$31.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $193.5M of Disinfectants (Excluding Subheading Note 1 Products) and exported $393.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 56% of it.
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rate provision · imports
48.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.44% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3808945080 | Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Gt=60% Ethanol St N 1 | $5.8M | 17.37% | 65.53% | $1.0M |
| 3808945050 | Hydrogen Peroxide in Disinfectant Preparations | $5.4M | 2.87% | 25.93% | $155K |
| 3808945095 | Disinfectants, NESOI | $5.0M | 17.39% | 57.41% | $877K |
| 3808941000 | Disinfectants Cont Aromatic/Modified Aromatic Disf | $1.5M | 10.38% | 48.90% | $158K |
| 3808945010 | Disinfectant Wipes, Other Than Paper or Nonwoven | $822K | 13.74% | 98.44% | $113K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3808940000 | Disinfectants | $31.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.