Product classification
HS code for Agricultural sprayer: 8424.49
Mechanical appliances, agricultural or horticultural sprayers, other than portable sprayers.
Classification of agricultural sprayer under HS 8424.49
HS code 842449 is specifically allocated for mechanical appliances used for agricultural or horticultural spraying, with the explicit exclusion of portable sprayers. This classification applies to larger-scale spraying equipment, which may be tractor-mounted, trailer-mounted, or self-propelled, designed for applying pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, or other liquid treatments over extensive agricultural fields, orchards, or vineyards. The "other than portable sprayers" clause is crucial, directing handheld or backpack units to a different subheading. This code ensures that industrial and large-scale farming sprayers, essential for modern agricultural practices, are accurately categorized based on their function and scale of operation.
- Covers
- Boom sprayers for field crops
- Air-blast sprayers for orchards and vineyards
- Self-propelled agricultural sprayers
- Trailer-mounted field sprayers
- Mist blowers (non-portable types) for agricultural use
- High-clearance sprayers for late-season crop application
- Also under 8424.49
- John Deere R4045
- Case IH Patriot 4430
- Amazone UX 11200
- Hardi Navigator
- Fendt Rogator 600
Codes often confused with 8424.49
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for agricultural sprayers include HS 842441 (Portable sprayers), which is specifically for handheld or backpack sprayers and is explicitly excluded from 842449. Another potential error is classifying these under HS 842489 (Other spraying appliances), which is a general "other" category for spraying equipment not specifically covered elsewhere. However, 842449 is more precise for non-portable agricultural and horticultural types. HS 842420 (Spray guns and similar appliances) covers devices like paint spray guns or industrial cleaning guns, which are distinct from agricultural field sprayers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842449 (the code used for agricultural sprayer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842449 (the code used for agricultural sprayer) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 842449, not only agricultural sprayer.
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 agricultural sprayer
Brazil classifies agricultural sprayer under NCM 8424.49.00: HS 8424.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about agricultural sprayer
What is the HS code for Agricultural sprayer?
The HS code for Agricultural sprayer is 842449 (Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; other than portable sprayers). The HS code for a non-portable mechanical appliance used for agricultural or horticultural spraying is 842449.
How do I classify Agricultural sprayer for customs?
Agricultural sprayer is classified under HS code 842449 — Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; other than portable sprayers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What distinguishes a portable sprayer from a non-portable one in HS classification?
Portable sprayers (842441) are designed to be carried by hand or on the back during operation. Non-portable sprayers (842449) are typically larger, wheeled, tractor-mounted, or self-propelled units, requiring external power or being too substantial for manual carrying during use, intended for larger-scale applications.
Which countries are the top exporters of agricultural sprayer (HS 842449)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842449 (the code used for agricultural sprayer) 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 agricultural sprayer (HS 842449)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842449 (the code used for agricultural sprayer) 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.
Is the HS code for Agricultural sprayer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842449 for Agricultural sprayer is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for agricultural sprayer in Brazil?
In Brazil, agricultural sprayer (HS 842449) is classified under NCM 8424.49.00.