Product classification
HS code for Crop sprayer: 8424.82
Mechanical appliances, agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424.
Classification of crop sprayer under HS 8424.82
Crop sprayers are classified under HS code 8424.82, a designation that covers mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders, specifically designed for agricultural or horticultural use. Heading 8424 is a broad category that includes a variety of equipment such as fire extinguishers, spray guns, and steam or sand blasting machines. However, the 8424.8x series is reserved for "other appliances," and 8424.82 is the specific international subheading for those utilized in farming and gardening. This classification is based on the primary function of the device: the controlled and pressurized distribution of substances such as pesticides, herbicides, or liquid fertilizers over crops. The distinction between agricultural sprayers and other types of spraying equipment is critical for accurate classification. For instance, industrial sprayers or those used for painting would fall under different subheadings like 8424.89. The classification process involves evaluating the technical specifications, such as the presence of specialized tanks, pumps, and boom nozzles configured for large-scale field application. Under GRI 1 and GRI 6, the specific mention of agricultural or horticultural appliances in the 8424.82 subheading provides the legal basis for this classification. These devices may be self-propelled, tractor-mounted, or trailed, but their defining characteristic is their application in the cultivation of plants. This code also encompasses irrigation systems that function through spraying or dispersing water, such as center-pivot systems or drip irrigation equipment, provided they are mechanical in nature.
- Covers
- Tractor-mounted boom sprayers
- Self-propelled agricultural sprayers
- Mechanical irrigation systems (sprinklers and drip lines)
- Orchard and vineyard mist blowers
- Trailer-mounted crop dusters
- Also under 8424.82
- Amazone ZA-M
- Vicon RO-EDW
- Gandy Orbit-Air
- Lely Centerliner
- TeeJet Technologies (various applicators)
Codes often confused with 8424.82
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with portable sprayers, which are classified under 8424.41 (knapsack sprayers) or 8424.49. While these are used in agriculture, the 8424.82 code is generally reserved for larger, non-portable mechanical appliances. Furthermore, simple hand-operated sprayers without a mechanical pump may be classified elsewhere depending on their construction material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842482 (the code used for crop sprayer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842482 (the code used for crop sprayer) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 842482, not only crop sprayer.
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 crop sprayer
Brazil splits HS 8424.82 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8424.82.21Sprinkler irrigation systems
- 8424.82.29Other irrigators and irrigation systems
- 8424.82.90Other agricultural or horticultural appliances
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about crop sprayer
What is the HS code for Crop sprayer?
The HS code for Crop sprayer is 842482 (Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424). The HS code for mechanical crop sprayers used in agriculture or horticulture is 8424.82.
How do I classify Crop sprayer for customs?
Crop sprayer is classified under HS code 842482 — Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are irrigation systems included in 8424.82?
Yes, mechanical irrigation systems such as sprinklers or drip irrigation equipment designed for agricultural use are classified under HS code 8424.82.
Which countries are the top exporters of crop sprayer (HS 842482)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842482 (the code used for crop sprayer) 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 crop sprayer (HS 842482)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842482 (the code used for crop sprayer) 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.
Is the HS code for Crop sprayer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842482 for Crop 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 crop sprayer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842482 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for crop sprayer depends on the product's details: 8424.82.21 (Sprinkler irrigation systems), 8424.82.29 (Other irrigators and irrigation systems), 8424.82.90 (Other agricultural or horticultural appliances).