Product classification
HS code for Industrial sprayer: 8424.89
Mechanical appliances, for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, for other than agricultural or horticultural use, whether or not hand-operated.
Classification of industrial sprayer under HS 8424.89
Industrial sprayers are classified under HS code 8424.89, which serves as the primary category for mechanical appliances used for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders that are not intended for agricultural or horticultural use. This classification falls under Chapter 84, which encompasses machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8424 specifically covers devices that utilize pressure or mechanical force to distribute substances. The subheading 8424.89 is a residual classification for "other" appliances that do not fit into more specific categories like fire extinguishers (8424.10), spray guns (8424.20), or steam/sand blasting machines (8424.30). For a product to be classified under 8424.89, it must possess a mechanical element—such as a pump, nozzle, or pressurized reservoir—and be designed for industrial processes like chemical application, industrial cleaning, or manufacturing coatings. The distinction is based on the mechanical complexity and the industrial nature of the application, excluding simple hand-operated tools that lack mechanical advantage.
- Covers
- Industrial pressure washing systems
- Automated paint spraying systems for assembly lines
- Chemical dispersal units for manufacturing plants
- Industrial humidifiers with mechanical sprayers
- Dust suppression spraying systems for mining
- Coating machines for electronic components
- Also under 8424.89
- Graco Xtreme Mix
- Titan Impact 440
- Victory Innovations VP200ES
- Binks MX412
- Hilti DPC 20
Codes often confused with 8424.89
Common mistake. The most common error is confusing 8424.89 with 8424.41 or 8424.49, which are specifically for agricultural or horticultural sprayers. If the sprayer is designed for farm use, it must be classified under the 8424.4x series. Another common mistake is using 8424.20 for large industrial systems; 8424.20 is strictly for hand-held spray guns and similar appliances. Furthermore, if the device is a simple hand-pump bottle without a complex mechanical mechanism, it might be classified under 3926 as an article of plastic.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842489 (the code used for industrial sprayer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842489 (the code used for industrial sprayer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 842489, not only industrial sprayer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.1B 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 20% of world exports
- 3 United States $620M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $7.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $748M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $504M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $387M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $6.7B 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 industrial sprayer
Brazil splits HS 8424.89 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8424.89.10Aerosol valve assemblies for containers
- 8424.89.20Automatic tyre lubricant sprayers
- 8424.89.90Other liquid or powder spraying appliances
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial sprayer
What is the HS code for Industrial sprayer?
The HS code for Industrial sprayer is 842489 (Mechanical appliances; for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, for other than agricultural or horticultural use, whether or not hand-operated). The HS code for mechanical industrial sprayers not used in agriculture is 8424.89.
How do I classify Industrial sprayer for customs?
Industrial sprayer is classified under HS code 842489 — Mechanical appliances; for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, for other than agricultural or horticultural use, whether or not hand-operated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are portable power washers included in this code?
Yes, industrial-grade power washers that use mechanical pumps to spray water for cleaning purposes are generally classified under 8424.89.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial sprayer (HS 842489)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842489 (the code used for industrial sprayer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.1B, 30% of world exports), Germany ($1.4B) and the United States ($620M). World exports came to about $7.1B, 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 industrial sprayer (HS 842489)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842489 (the code used for industrial sprayer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($748M, 11% of world imports), China ($504M) and Germany ($387M). World imports came to about $6.7B, 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 Industrial sprayer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842489 for Industrial 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 industrial sprayer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842489 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial sprayer depends on the product's details: 8424.89.10 (Aerosol valve assemblies for containers), 8424.89.20 (Automatic tyre lubricant sprayers), 8424.89.90 (Other liquid or powder spraying appliances).