HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8424.49 – Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; other than portable sprayers
HS code 8424.49 is the 6-digit subheading for mechanical appliances, agricultural or horticultural sprayers, other than portable sprayers. It is used for boom sprayers, orchard sprayers, self-propelled sprayers, trailed sprayers and air blast sprayers.
What HS 8424.49 covers
This category covers large-scale, non-portable spraying machinery vital for modern agriculture and horticulture, used for efficient and widespread application of chemicals, water, and nutrients across vast fields or orchards. These machines are typically mounted on tractors, towed, or self-propelled, representing significant capital investment for commercial farms. Importers are primarily large agricultural enterprises, farming cooperatives, and specialized equipment distributors. Exporters are global manufacturers of agricultural machinery, often leading in innovation. Key trade factors include technological advancements in precision agriculture (e.g., GPS-guided spraying, variable rate application), capacity, fuel efficiency, and compliance with stringent environmental and safety standards for chemical dispersion. The market is driven by the need for increased agricultural productivity and efficiency.
- Covers
- Boom sprayers
- Orchard sprayers
- Self-propelled sprayers
- Trailed sprayers
- Air blast sprayers
- Field crop sprayers
- Vineyard sprayers
- Examples
- John Deere R4045
- Case IH Patriot 4430
- Amazone UX 11200
- Hardi Navigator
- Fendt Rogator 600
Codes often confused with 8424.49
Common mistake. Can be confused with portable agricultural sprayers (842441) or even general-purpose industrial spraying equipment (842489) if the scale and specific agricultural/horticultural application are not clearly defined as non-portable.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842449, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842449 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 8.5% 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 Germany $447M 33% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $201M 15% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $165M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Australia $128M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 France $118M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$91M 6.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.5B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 8424.49
Brazil does not split HS 8424.49: its NCM code is 8424.49.00.
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 8424.49
What is HS code 842449?
HS code 842449 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; other than portable sprayers. This category covers large-scale, non-portable spraying machinery vital for modern agriculture and horticulture, used for efficient and widespread application of chemicals, water, and nutrients across vast fields or orchards. These machines are typically mounted on tractors, towed, or self-propelled, representing significant capital investment for commercial farms. Importers are primarily large agricultural enterprises, farming cooperatives, and specialized equipment distributors. Exporters are global manufacturers of agricultural machinery, often leading in innovation. Key trade factors include technological advancements in precision agriculture (e.g., GPS-guided spraying, variable rate application), capacity, fuel efficiency, and compliance with stringent environmental and safety standards for chemical dispersion. The market is driven by the need for increased agricultural productivity and efficiency.
What products fall under HS code 842449?
Boom sprayers, orchard sprayers, self-propelled sprayers, trailed sprayers, air blast sprayers, field crop sprayers, vineyard sprayers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 842449?
Can be confused with portable agricultural sprayers (842441) or even general-purpose industrial spraying equipment (842489) if the scale and specific agricultural/horticultural application are not clearly defined as non-portable.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842449?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842449 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($447M, 33% of world exports), Brazil ($201M) and the Netherlands ($165M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842449?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842449 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($128M, 8.5% of world imports), France ($118M) and Russia (about $91M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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.
How is HS code 842449 structured?
HS code 842449 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842449?
In Brazil, HS code 842449 is NCM 8424.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.