Product classification
HS code for Muck spreader: 8432.41
Spreaders and distributors, for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use, manure spreaders.
Classification of muck spreader under HS 8432.41
A muck spreader, also known as a manure spreader, is classified under HS code 8432.41. This code is situated in Chapter 84, which deals with mechanical appliances. Heading 8432 covers agricultural, horticultural, or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation, including lawn or sports-ground rollers. Within this heading, the 8432.4x series is dedicated to spreaders and distributors for manure and fertilizers. Subheading 8432.41 specifically identifies manure spreaders. The classification is driven by the machine's primary agricultural function: the distribution of organic waste (muck/manure) over fields to improve soil fertility. Whether the machine is a trailer-type spreader pulled by a tractor or a self-propelled unit, its classification remains under 8432.41 as long as its primary purpose is the spreading of manure. The mechanical system usually involves a conveyor floor and rotating beaters or discs to fling the material, which distinguishes it from simple transport trailers.
- Covers
- Rear-discharge muck spreaders
- Side-discharge (v-tank) manure spreaders
- Horizontal beater spreaders
- Vertical auger manure spreaders
- Tractor-drawn organic waste distributors
- Also under 8432.41
- Kuhn Knight ProTwin Slinger spreaders
- Bunning Lowlander spreaders
- Veenhuis slurry tankers
- Joskin Modulo slurry tankers
- New Holland 195 manure spreaders
Codes often confused with 8432.41
Common mistake. Muck spreaders are often misclassified under HS code 8432.42, which is reserved for mineral or chemical fertilizer distributors. While the function is similar, the HS distinguishes between organic manure spreaders (8432.41) and chemical fertilizer spreaders (8432.42). Another common error is using HS code 8716.20 for self-loading or self-unloading trailers. While a muck spreader is a trailer, its specialized spreading mechanism makes it an agricultural machine of heading 8432 rather than a general-purpose vehicle of heading 8716.
Top exporters and importers of HS 843241 (the code used for muck spreader), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 843241 (the code used for muck spreader) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% 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 843241, not only muck spreader.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $101M 30% of world exports
- 2 Canada $88M 26% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $25M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $336M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $97M 35% of world imports
- 2 Germany $23M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $15M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $279M 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 muck spreader
Brazil classifies muck spreader under NCM 8432.41.00: HS 8432.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about muck spreader
What is the HS code for Muck spreader?
The HS code for Muck spreader is 843241 (Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; manure spreaders). The HS code for a muck spreader is 8432.41, which specifically covers manure spreaders for agricultural use.
How do I classify Muck spreader for customs?
Muck spreader is classified under HS code 843241 — Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; manure spreaders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are liquid manure (slurry) spreaders classified here?
Liquid manure spreaders or slurry tankers with spreading attachments are typically classified under 8432.41 if their primary function is spreading, though some configurations may fall under 8432.42 if used for chemical fertilizers.
Which countries are the top exporters of muck spreader (HS 843241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 843241 (the code used for muck spreader) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($101M, 30% of world exports), Canada ($88M) and the United Kingdom ($25M). World exports came to about $336M, 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 muck spreader (HS 843241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 843241 (the code used for muck spreader) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($97M, 35% of world imports), Germany ($23M) and Belgium ($15M). World imports came to about $279M, 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 Muck spreader the same in all countries?
The base HS code 843241 for Muck 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 muck spreader in Brazil?
In Brazil, muck spreader (HS 843241) is classified under NCM 8432.41.00.