Product classification
HS code for Airbrush: 8424.20
Spray guns and similar appliances.
Classification of airbrush under HS 8424.20
An airbrush is classified under HS code 8424.20, which covers spray guns and similar appliances. Heading 8424 includes mechanical appliances (whether or not hand-operated) for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders. The airbrush functions by using compressed air to atomize liquid pigment (paint or ink) and direct it onto a surface. Because it is a handheld tool designed for the precision spraying of liquids, it fits perfectly into the \"spray guns and similar appliances\" category of 8424.20. This classification applies regardless of whether the airbrush is used for fine art, automotive detailing, or cosmetic applications. It is important to distinguish the airbrush itself from the compressor that provides the air, as the compressor is classified separately under Heading 8414. The classification is driven by the tool's function as a dispersing mechanism for liquids, following the General Rules of Interpretation which prioritize the specific function of the appliance over its artistic or industrial application.
- Covers
- Artist airbrushes for fine detail
- Handheld spray guns for modeling
- Precision paint sprayers
- Airbrushes for cosmetic or tanning applications
- Internal mix and external mix airbrushes
- Also under 8424.20
- Graco Contractor PC
- DeVilbiss FLG-5
- Wagner Flexio 5000
- Satajet X 5500
- Fuji Semi-PRO 2
Codes often confused with 8424.20
Common mistake. Airbrushes are sometimes misclassified under HS code 9603, which covers manual brushes for painting; however, because an airbrush is a mechanical appliance using pressure, it belongs in 8424. Another error is using 8424.89 (other spraying appliances), but 8424.20 is more specific for \"spray guns and similar appliances.\" Furthermore, the air compressor sold with an airbrush kit should be classified under 8414.80 if presented separately.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842420 (the code used for airbrush), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842420 (the code used for airbrush) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 842420, not only airbrush.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.0B 41% of world exports
- 2 United States $283M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $220M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $444M 18% of world imports
- 2 Italy $135M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $133M 5.5% 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 code for airbrush
Brazil classifies airbrush under NCM 8424.20.00: HS 8424.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about airbrush
What is the HS code for Airbrush?
The HS code for Airbrush is 842420 (Spray guns and similar appliances). The HS code for an airbrush, categorized as a spray gun or similar appliance, is 8424.20.
How do I classify Airbrush for customs?
Airbrush is classified under HS code 842420 — Spray guns and similar appliances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the air hose classified with the airbrush?
If the hose is presented with the airbrush as a set for retail sale, it may be classified under 8424.20; otherwise, rubber hoses are typically classified in Chapter 40.
Which countries are the top exporters of airbrush (HS 842420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842420 (the code used for airbrush) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 41% of world exports), the United States ($283M) and Germany ($220M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of airbrush (HS 842420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842420 (the code used for airbrush) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($444M, 18% of world imports), Italy ($135M) and Germany ($133M). 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.
Is the HS code for Airbrush the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842420 for Airbrush 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 airbrush in Brazil?
In Brazil, airbrush (HS 842420) is classified under NCM 8424.20.00.