Product classification
HS code for Fertilizer spreader: 8432.42
Spreaders and distributors, for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use, fertiliser distributors.
Classification of fertilizer spreader under HS 8432.42
The HS code 8432.42 is assigned to fertilizer distributors and manure spreaders, which are essential tools in modern agriculture. This classification falls under Chapter 84, covering mechanical appliances and machinery. Heading 8432 is specifically dedicated to agricultural, horticultural, or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation. The subheading 8432.42 focuses on machines designed to distribute nutrients, either organic manure or chemical fertilizers, across fields. These machines are distinguished by their mechanical systems, such as spinning discs, oscillating spouts, or pneumatic tubes, which ensure an even application of the fertilizer. Classification under this code requires that the machine is primarily designed for agricultural use. It excludes hand tools and focuses on equipment that is either tractor-drawn, mounted, or self-propelled. The precise classification helps in applying correct tariff rates and ensuring compliance with agricultural machinery standards. These devices are critical for precision farming and nutrient management.
- Covers
- Broadcast fertilizer spreaders
- Pneumatic fertilizer distributors
- Trailing manure spreaders
- Slurry tankers with distribution attachments
- Mounted twin-disc fertilizer spreaders
- Also under 8432.42
- Amazone ZA-M fertilizer spreaders
- Kverneland Exacta CL fertilizer spreaders
- Sulky Burel X40/X50 spreaders
- Vicon RO-EDW spreaders
- John Deere dry fertilizer applicators
Codes often confused with 8432.42
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with agricultural sprayers, which are used for liquid fertilizers or pesticides; these belong under 8424.82. Additionally, self-loading or self-unloading trailers used for agricultural purposes that do not have a spreading mechanism are classified under 8716.20. It is important to verify if the machine actually distributes the material or merely transports it.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843242 (the code used for fertilizer spreader), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843242 (the code used for fertilizer spreader) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 16% 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 843242, not only fertilizer spreader.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $136M 36% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $37M 9.9% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $36M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $377M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $67M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $37M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 France $26M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $425M 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 fertilizer spreader
Brazil classifies fertilizer spreader under NCM 8432.42.00: HS 8432.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fertilizer spreader
What is the HS code for Fertilizer spreader?
The HS code for Fertilizer spreader is 843242 (Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; fertiliser distributors). The HS code for fertilizer distributors and manure spreaders is 8432.42.
How do I classify Fertilizer spreader for customs?
Fertilizer spreader is classified under HS code 843242 — Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; fertiliser distributors. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include liquid fertilizer sprayers?
No, liquid sprayers are classified under HS code 8424.82, as they utilize a different mechanical principle for distribution.
Which countries are the top exporters of fertilizer spreader (HS 843242)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843242 (the code used for fertilizer spreader) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($136M, 36% of world exports), Denmark ($37M) and the Netherlands ($36M). World exports came to about $377M, 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 fertilizer spreader (HS 843242)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843242 (the code used for fertilizer spreader) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($67M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($37M) and France ($26M). World imports came to about $425M, 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 Fertilizer spreader the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843242 for Fertilizer spreader 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 fertilizer spreader in Brazil?
In Brazil, fertilizer spreader (HS 843242) is classified under NCM 8432.42.00.