HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8424.82 – Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424
HS code 8424.82 is the 6-digit subheading for mechanical appliances, agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424. It is used for granular fertilizer spreaders (mechanical), seed treatment applicators, misting systems for greenhouses, crop dusters (ground-based mechanical) and specialized irrigation dispersers.
What HS 8424.82 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Amazone ZA-M
- Vicon RO-EDW
- Gandy Orbit-Air
- Lely Centerliner
- TeeJet Technologies (various applicators)
Codes often confused with 8424.82
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 842482, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 842482 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 11% 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 United States $576M 24% of world exports
- 2 China $244M 10% of world exports
- 3 Italy $196M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $252M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $235M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Canada $115M 4.8% 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 codes for 8424.82 3
Brazil splits HS 8424.82 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8424.82.2 Irrigators and irrigation systemsIrrigadores e sistemas de irrigação Group
- 8424.82.21 Sprinkler irrigation systemsPor aspersão
- 8424.82.29 Other irrigators and irrigation systemsOutros
- 8424.82.90 Other agricultural or horticultural appliancesOutros
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 8424.82
What is HS code 842482?
HS code 842482 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 842482?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 842482 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($576M, 24% of world exports), China ($244M) and Italy ($196M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 842482?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 842482 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($252M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($235M) and Canada ($115M). 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 842482?
Brazil splits HS code 842482 into 3 NCM codes: 8424.82.21 (Sprinkler irrigation systems), 8424.82.29 (Other irrigators and irrigation systems), 8424.82.90 (Other agricultural or horticultural appliances). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.