HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8432.42 – Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; fertiliser distributors
HS code 8432.42 is the 6-digit subheading for spreaders and distributors, for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use, fertiliser distributors. It is used for broadcast fertilizer spreaders, pneumatic fertilizer spreaders, precision fertilizer applicators, liquid fertilizer sprayers (ground-based) and granular fertilizer spreaders.
What HS 8432.42 covers
This HS code covers fertilizer distributors, which are essential agricultural machines for applying granular or liquid chemical fertilizers to crops. These implements ensure optimal nutrient delivery, maximizing crop yields and promoting efficient resource management. The international trade in fertilizer distributors is driven by the global need for food production and the continuous improvement of agricultural practices. Manufacturers focus on precision application, even distribution, and compatibility with various fertilizer types and farming scales. Importers include farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and large-scale farming enterprises seeking to enhance their crop nutrition programs and improve overall farm productivity.
- Covers
- Broadcast fertilizer spreaders
- Pneumatic fertilizer spreaders
- Precision fertilizer applicators
- Liquid fertilizer sprayers (ground-based)
- Granular fertilizer spreaders
- Trailed fertilizer spreaders
- Mounted fertilizer spreaders
- Examples
- Amazone ZA-M fertilizer spreaders
- Kverneland Exacta CL fertilizer spreaders
- Sulky Burel X40/X50 spreaders
- Vicon RO-EDW spreaders
- John Deere dry fertilizer applicators
Codes often confused with 8432.42
Common mistake. This code is specifically for chemical fertilizers, distinguishing it from manure spreaders (8432.41). It can also be confused with general agricultural sprayers (8424.82) if the primary function is not distribution of fertilizer.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 843242, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 843242 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 16% 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 $136M 36% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $37M 9.9% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $36M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $377M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $67M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $37M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 France $26M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $425M 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 8432.42
Brazil does not split HS 8432.42: its NCM code is 8432.42.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.32 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8432.42
What is HS code 843242?
HS code 843242 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; fertiliser distributors. This HS code covers fertilizer distributors, which are essential agricultural machines for applying granular or liquid chemical fertilizers to crops. These implements ensure optimal nutrient delivery, maximizing crop yields and promoting efficient resource management. The international trade in fertilizer distributors is driven by the global need for food production and the continuous improvement of agricultural practices. Manufacturers focus on precision application, even distribution, and compatibility with various fertilizer types and farming scales. Importers include farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and large-scale farming enterprises seeking to enhance their crop nutrition programs and improve overall farm productivity.
What products fall under HS code 843242?
Broadcast fertilizer spreaders, pneumatic fertilizer spreaders, precision fertilizer applicators, liquid fertilizer sprayers (ground-based), granular fertilizer spreaders, trailed fertilizer spreaders, mounted fertilizer spreaders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 843242?
This code is specifically for chemical fertilizers, distinguishing it from manure spreaders (8432.41). It can also be confused with general agricultural sprayers (8424.82) if the primary function is not distribution of fertilizer.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 843242?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 843242 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($136M, 36% of world exports), Denmark ($37M) and the Netherlands ($36M). World exports came to about $377M, 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 843242?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 843242 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($67M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($37M) and France ($26M). World imports came to about $425M, 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 843242 structured?
HS code 843242 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (32) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 843242?
In Brazil, HS code 843242 is NCM 8432.42.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.