Product classification
HS code for Boom sprayer: 8424.49
Mechanical appliances, agricultural or horticultural sprayers, other than portable sprayers.
Classification of boom sprayer under HS 8424.49
A boom sprayer is classified under HS code 8424.49, which covers agricultural or horticultural sprayers that are not portable. This classification is based on the mechanical nature of the device and its specific application in farming and landscaping. Boom sprayers are typically large-scale implements mounted on tractors, trailers, or self-propelled chassis, featuring a horizontal arm (the boom) equipped with multiple nozzles for the distribution of liquids. Because these units are designed for high-volume distribution of liquids like pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers over large areas and cannot be carried by hand or on the back, they are excluded from the \"portable\" subheadings. The classification 8424.49 serves as the \"other\" category for agricultural sprayers that do not meet the criteria for portable manual or motorized units, ensuring that heavy-duty field equipment is correctly categorized.
- Covers
- Tractor-mounted boom sprayers
- Self-propelled agricultural sprayers
- Trailer-mounted field sprayers
- Hydraulic boom sprayers
- Folding boom sprayers
- 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. Boom sprayers are frequently misclassified under HS code 8424.41, which is strictly for portable sprayers (like knapsack sprayers). Another common error is using 8432, which covers soil preparation machinery like plows or harrows. While boom sprayers are used in agriculture, their function as a liquid-dispersing mechanical appliance places them firmly in 8424. Additionally, self-propelled sprayers are sometimes confused with 8705 (special purpose motor vehicles), but they remain in 8424 if the spraying mechanism is the primary component.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842449 (the code used for boom sprayer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842449 (the code used for boom 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 boom 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 boom sprayer
Brazil classifies boom 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 boom sprayer
What is the HS code for Boom sprayer?
The HS code for Boom sprayer is 842449 (Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; other than portable sprayers). The HS code for non-portable agricultural boom sprayers is 8424.49.
How do I classify Boom sprayer for customs?
Boom 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.
Are hand-held sprayers included in this code?
No, hand-held or portable sprayers are classified under HS code 8424.41.
Which countries are the top exporters of boom sprayer (HS 842449)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842449 (the code used for boom 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 boom sprayer (HS 842449)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842449 (the code used for boom 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 Boom sprayer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842449 for Boom 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 boom sprayer in Brazil?
In Brazil, boom sprayer (HS 842449) is classified under NCM 8424.49.00.