Product classification
HS code for Orchard sprayer: 8424.82
Mechanical appliances, agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424.
Classification of orchard sprayer under HS 8424.82
Orchard sprayers are classified under HS code 842482, which specifically identifies mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing, or spraying liquids or powders for agricultural or horticultural use. This classification is based on the machine's primary function and its intended application in the cultivation of trees and crops. Under the Harmonized System, machinery is categorized by its mechanical nature and the specific industry it serves. As orchard sprayers are designed with nozzles, pumps, and tanks to distribute pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers across fruit-bearing trees, they fall squarely into the agricultural machinery subcategory of heading 8424.
- Covers
- Tractor-mounted air-blast sprayers
- Self-propelled orchard mist blowers
- Trailed orchard sprayers with axial fans
- Tower sprayers for high-density orchards
- Power-operated backpack sprayers for commercial horticulture
- Also under 8424.82
- Amazone ZA-M
- Vicon RO-EDW
- Gandy Orbit-Air
- Lely Centerliner
- TeeJet Technologies (various applicators)
Codes often confused with 8424.82
Common mistake. Orchard sprayers are often confused with HS code 842441, which is dedicated to portable sprayers. While some orchard sprayers are portable, the 842482 code is the more specific designation for agricultural-grade machinery. Another common misclassification is 842489, a residual category for other mechanical appliances. Importers must ensure the agricultural intent is documented to avoid the general 842489 code. Furthermore, simple hand-operated sprayers without a mechanical motor or pump may be classified under 842441 or 842449 depending on their design.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842482 (the code used for orchard sprayer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842482 (the code used for orchard sprayer) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, 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 842482, not only orchard sprayer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $576M 24% of world exports
- 2 China $244M 10% of world exports
- 3 Italy $196M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $252M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $235M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Canada $115M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $2.4B 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 orchard sprayer
Brazil splits HS 8424.82 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8424.82.21Sprinkler irrigation systems
- 8424.82.29Other irrigators and irrigation systems
- 8424.82.90Other agricultural or horticultural appliances
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about orchard sprayer
What is the HS code for Orchard sprayer?
The HS code for Orchard sprayer is 842482 (Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424). The HS code for a mechanical orchard sprayer used in agriculture or horticulture is 842482.
How do I classify Orchard sprayer for customs?
Orchard sprayer is classified under HS code 842482 — Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include domestic garden sprayers?
Small, non-mechanical hand sprayers used for domestic gardening are typically classified under 842441, whereas 842482 is intended for professional agricultural equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of orchard sprayer (HS 842482)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842482 (the code used for orchard sprayer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($576M, 24% of world exports), China ($244M) and Italy ($196M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 orchard sprayer (HS 842482)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842482 (the code used for orchard sprayer) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($252M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($235M) and Canada ($115M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for Orchard sprayer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842482 for Orchard 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 orchard sprayer in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842482 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for orchard sprayer depends on the product's details: 8424.82.21 (Sprinkler irrigation systems), 8424.82.29 (Other irrigators and irrigation systems), 8424.82.90 (Other agricultural or horticultural appliances).