Product classification
HS code for Handheld sprayer: 8424.41
Mechanical appliances, agricultural or horticultural sprayers, portable sprayers.
Classification of handheld sprayer under HS 8424.41
Handheld sprayers are classified under HS code 8424.41, which covers mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders, specifically designed for agricultural or horticultural use. Heading 8424 is the broad category for spraying machinery, and the 8424.4x series was specifically created to group agricultural sprayers. Subheading 8424.41 is reserved for portable sprayers. To qualify for this classification, the appliance must be designed to be carried by the operator during use, typically via a handle, shoulder straps, or as a knapsack. This classification follows GRI 1, as the product description matches the subheading text exactly. The device must have a mechanical component—such as a pump, piston, or pressurized reservoir—to facilitate the dispersal of the liquid, distinguishing it from simple gravity-fed containers or non-mechanical watering cans.
- Covers
- Knapsack sprayers for gardens
- Manual pump-action handheld sprayers
- Battery-operated portable garden sprayers
- Compression sprayers for pesticides
- Shoulder-mounted horticultural sprayers
- Also under 8424.41
- Solo 425
- Chapin 61900
- Ryobi P2810
- Husqvarna 321S25
- STIHL SG 21
Codes often confused with 8424.41
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these under 8424.82, which is for other agricultural or horticultural appliances that are not portable (such as large tow-behind sprayers). Another frequent misclassification is 8424.20, which covers spray guns and similar appliances; however, spray guns are typically components of a larger system or used for industrial coating rather than agriculture. Scent sprayers or toilet sprays are also excluded, falling under 9616.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842441 (the code used for handheld sprayer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842441 (the code used for handheld sprayer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.5% 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 842441, not only handheld sprayer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $611M 66% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $70M 7.5% of world exports
- 3 Germany $44M 4.7% of world exports
World total: $933M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $74M 9.5% of world imports
- 2 Germany $33M 4.2% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $32M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $781M 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 handheld sprayer
Brazil classifies handheld sprayer under NCM 8424.41.00: HS 8424.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about handheld sprayer
What is the HS code for Handheld sprayer?
The HS code for Handheld sprayer is 842441 (Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; portable sprayers).
How do I classify Handheld sprayer for customs?
Handheld sprayer is classified under HS code 842441 — Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; portable sprayers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a handheld garden sprayer?
The correct HS code for a portable, handheld garden or agricultural sprayer is 8424.41.
Are industrial paint sprayers classified here?
No, industrial paint sprayers are generally classified under HS code 8424.20 as spray guns or 8424.89 as other mechanical appliances.
Which countries are the top exporters of handheld sprayer (HS 842441)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842441 (the code used for handheld sprayer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($611M, 66% of world exports), Brazil ($70M) and Germany ($44M). World exports came to about $933M, 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 handheld sprayer (HS 842441)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842441 (the code used for handheld sprayer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($74M, 9.5% of world imports), Germany ($33M) and Thailand ($32M). World imports came to about $781M, 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 Handheld sprayer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842441 for Handheld 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 handheld sprayer in Brazil?
In Brazil, handheld sprayer (HS 842441) is classified under NCM 8424.41.00.