HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8424.20 – Spray guns and similar appliances
HS code 8424.20 is the 6-digit subheading for spray guns and similar appliances. It is used for HVLP spray guns, airless paint sprayers, gravity feed spray guns, pressure feed spray guns and powder coating guns.
What HS 8424.20 covers
This category encompasses spray guns and similar appliances, which are fundamental tools across a multitude of industries for applying liquids or powders in a controlled spray. From automotive painting and industrial coatings to cosmetic application and domestic DIY projects, these devices are in constant demand. International trade involves manufacturers exporting to specialized distributors, hardware retailers, and industrial end-users globally. Key players include both specialized tool manufacturers and general industrial equipment suppliers. Demand is closely tied to manufacturing output, construction activity, and consumer preferences for efficient application methods. Technological advancements often focus on atomization efficiency, ergonomic design, and compatibility with various materials and viscosities.
- Covers
- HVLP spray guns
- Airless paint sprayers
- Gravity feed spray guns
- Pressure feed spray guns
- Powder coating guns
- Automotive paint guns
- Texture sprayers
- Examples
- Graco Contractor PC
- DeVilbiss FLG-5
- Wagner Flexio 5000
- Satajet X 5500
- Fuji Semi-PRO 2
Codes often confused with 8424.20
Common mistake. Often confused with agricultural sprayers (842441, 842449) or industrial cleaning equipment (842430) if the primary function of spraying is for application rather than cleaning or blasting.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842420, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842420 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.0B 41% of world exports
- 2 United States $283M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $220M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $444M 18% of world imports
- 2 Italy $135M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $133M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8424.20
Brazil does not split HS 8424.20: its NCM code is 8424.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.24 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8424.20
What is HS code 842420?
HS code 842420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Spray guns and similar appliances. This category encompasses spray guns and similar appliances, which are fundamental tools across a multitude of industries for applying liquids or powders in a controlled spray. From automotive painting and industrial coatings to cosmetic application and domestic DIY projects, these devices are in constant demand. International trade involves manufacturers exporting to specialized distributors, hardware retailers, and industrial end-users globally. Key players include both specialized tool manufacturers and general industrial equipment suppliers. Demand is closely tied to manufacturing output, construction activity, and consumer preferences for efficient application methods. Technological advancements often focus on atomization efficiency, ergonomic design, and compatibility with various materials and viscosities.
What products fall under HS code 842420?
HVLP spray guns, airless paint sprayers, gravity feed spray guns, pressure feed spray guns, powder coating guns, automotive paint guns, texture sprayers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842420?
Often confused with agricultural sprayers (842441, 842449) or industrial cleaning equipment (842430) if the primary function of spraying is for application rather than cleaning or blasting.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842420?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842420 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 41% of world exports), the United States ($283M) and Germany ($220M). World exports came to about $2.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842420?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842420 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($444M, 18% of world imports), Italy ($135M) and Germany ($133M). World imports came to about $2.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 842420 structured?
HS code 842420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (24) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842420?
In Brazil, HS code 842420 is NCM 8424.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.