Product classification
HS code for Farm sprayer: 8424.49
Mechanical appliances, agricultural or horticultural sprayers, other than portable sprayers.
Classification of farm sprayer under HS 8424.49
Farm sprayers that are not portable are classified under HS code 8424.49. This heading covers mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders. Within this heading, the 8424.4x series is dedicated specifically to agricultural or horticultural sprayers. The distinction between 8424.41 and 8424.49 lies in portability. Code 8424.49 is used for larger, industrial-grade agricultural machinery that is typically towed by a tractor, mounted on a vehicle, or self-propelled. These machines are essential for large-scale crop protection and fertilization. The classification is based on the mechanical nature of the device and its specialized design for agricultural use, distinguishing it from general-purpose sprayers or domestic garden tools. The equipment must be designed for the distribution of substances like pesticides, herbicides, or liquid fertilizers over fields.
- Covers
- Tractor-mounted field sprayers
- Towed boom sprayers
- Self-propelled agricultural sprayers
- Orchard air-blast sprayers (non-portable)
- 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. The most frequent error is using 8424.41, which is strictly for portable (hand-held or knapsack) sprayers. Another misclassification is 8424.82, which covers agricultural irrigation systems; while both involve water, sprayers are for chemical application rather than general irrigation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842449 (the code used for farm sprayer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842449 (the code used for farm 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 farm 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 farm sprayer
Brazil classifies farm 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 farm sprayer
What is the HS code for Farm sprayer?
The HS code for Farm sprayer is 842449 (Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; other than portable sprayers). The HS code for non-portable agricultural or horticultural sprayers is 8424.49.
How do I classify Farm sprayer for customs?
Farm 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 is the difference between 8424.41 and 8424.49?
8424.41 is for portable sprayers (like backpack sprayers), while 8424.49 is for larger, non-portable equipment like tractor-towed units.
Which countries are the top exporters of farm sprayer (HS 842449)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842449 (the code used for farm 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 farm sprayer (HS 842449)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842449 (the code used for farm 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 Farm sprayer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842449 for Farm 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 farm sprayer in Brazil?
In Brazil, farm sprayer (HS 842449) is classified under NCM 8424.49.00.