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MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTSInsecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers)

Fungicides

Classification and product description

CN code 380892 covers fungicides put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles. Fungicides are used in plant protection, wood preservation, building material protection, and industrial applications to control mould and pathogenic fungi. Classification requires confirmation that the product is a fungicide in commercial form rather than a pure active substance which may be classified in Chapter 29 or 28. Fungicidal preparations may contain one or more active substances mixed with solvents, surfactants, and other formulation ingredients.

REACH, CLP, biocides and plant protection regulations

Importing fungicides into the EU requires meeting extensive regulatory requirements. Fungicides used as plant protection products are subject to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and may only be placed on the market after obtaining national authorisation. Fungicides used as biocides are subject to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012. Each preparation must be labelled according to CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008) and have a safety data sheet. Active substances must be approved at EU level. Importing unregistered fungicides is prohibited.

Import and customs procedures

The customs declaration under CN code 380892 must include trade name, active substance, concentration, formulation type, and intended use. Customs authorities may require a copy of the market authorisation. Plant protection products are subject to national inspection authority control. Biocide imports require notification to the relevant national authority. Duty rates and preferences are checked in TARIC.

Other fungicides – EU regulations and classification

CN code 3808 92 covers fungicides not classified under 3808 20, including wood preservatives, paint preservatives and building material treatments. Products require registration under BPR or PPP regulations depending on end use. Import documentation includes active substance identification, certificates of analysis, Safety Data Sheets and proof of registration. Customs controls may involve sampling for laboratory testing.

Frequently asked questions

Does importing fungicides require authorisation?
Yes. Fungicides as plant protection products require national authorisation under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Fungicides as biocides require authorisation under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012. Importing a product without valid authorisation in the destination country is illegal.
What documents are required for fungicide import?
Required documents include safety data sheet, CLP label, copy of market authorisation, customs declaration with CN code and active substance data. For plant protection products, registration documentation in the national plant protection authority system is additionally required.
Are wood preservation fungicides classified under code 380892?
Yes, wood preservation fungicides are classified under code 380892. However, they are subject to the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 as product type 8 (wood preservatives). Import requires an active substance approved for this product type.
Are wood preservative fungicides CN 3808 92 subject to BPR?
Yes, wood preservative fungicides under CN 3808 92 are classified as biocidal products (Product Type 8) under BPR Regulation (EU) 528/2012.