HS Code Subheading

Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424

8424.82 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 842482

This 'not elsewhere specified' category within heading 8424 specifically for agricultural or horticultural use captures a diverse range of mechanical appliances that project, disperse, or spray liquids or powders, but are not primarily fire extinguishers, spray guns, blasting machines, or dedicated sprayers (portable or non-portable). This often includes specialized equipment for specific farming tasks like granular fertilizer spreading, seed treatment, or certain types of irrigation components that involve dispersion. Importers and exporters are typically agricultural machinery distributors and manufacturers dealing in niche farm technologies. Trade is driven by innovation in farming practices, the need for specialized solutions beyond conventional spraying, and advancements in precision agriculture. These machines cater to specific needs that don't fit into more defined spraying categories.

Products Under This Code

Granular fertilizer spreaders (mechanical), seed treatment applicators, misting systems for greenhouses, crop dusters (ground-based mechanical), specialized irrigation dispersers, pest control foggers (agricultural), soil fumigation applicators

Real World Examples

Amazone ZA-M, Vicon RO-EDW, Gandy Orbit-Air, Lely Centerliner, TeeJet Technologies (various applicators)

Common Misclassification

This code is a residual category, often confused with more specific agricultural machinery (Chapter 84 generally) or even general-purpose spraying equipment (842489) if the agricultural/horticultural use is not explicitly the primary function and it doesn't fit other 8424 subheadings.

Products Classified Under 8424.82

Crop sprayerOrchard sprayer

Related Codes

8424.10 Fire extinguishers; whether or not charged 8424.20 Spray guns and similar appliances 8424.30 Mechanical appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines 8424.41 Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; portable sprayers 8424.49 Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; other than portable sprayers 8424.89 Mechanical appliances; for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, for other than agricultural or horticultural use, whether or not hand-operated 8424.90 Mechanical appliances; parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, the USA, and China are key exporters, while the USA, France, and Canada are significant importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 842482?

HS code 842482 covers: Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424. This 'not elsewhere specified' category within heading 8424 specifically for agricultural or horticultural use captures a diverse range of mechanical appliances that project, disperse, or spray liquids or powders, but are not primarily fire extinguishers, spray guns, blasting machines, or dedicated sprayers (portable or non-portable). This often includes specialized equipment for specific farming tasks like granular fertilizer spreading, seed treatment, or certain types of irrigation components that involve dispersion. Importers and exporters are typically agricultural machinery distributors and manufacturers dealing in niche farm technologies. Trade is driven by innovation in farming practices, the need for specialized solutions beyond conventional spraying, and advancements in precision agriculture. These machines cater to specific needs that don't fit into more defined spraying categories.

What products fall under HS code 842482?

Granular fertilizer spreaders (mechanical), seed treatment applicators, misting systems for greenhouses, crop dusters (ground-based mechanical), specialized irrigation dispersers, pest control foggers (agricultural), soil fumigation applicators

What are common misclassifications for HS code 842482?

This code is a residual category, often confused with more specific agricultural machinery (Chapter 84 generally) or even general-purpose spraying equipment (842489) if the agricultural/horticultural use is not explicitly the primary function and it doesn't fit other 8424 subheadings.

How is HS code 842482 structured?

HS code 842482 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 (82) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.