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U.S. imports of agricultural & horticultural sprayers (non-portable) (HS 842449) totaled $8.4M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGermany leads US imports of non-portable agricultural and horticultural sprayers, reflecting European precision-agriculture engineering in boom sprayers, orchard air-blast sprayers, and mounted field equipment. This heading covers larger, non-portable spray applicators — trailed, mounted, or stationary units — that fall outside the portable sprayer subheading. The single US tariff line (8424490000) consolidates all non-portable agricultural spray appliances not elsewhere specified, so classification disputes typically arise at the boundary with portable units or with irrigation equipment under heading 8424.82. Importers of high-value European precision sprayers should verify whether any applicable trade-remedy measures affect German or other origin goods.
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The key distinction is function: sprayers under 8424.49 are designed to project or disperse pesticides, fertilizers, or other treatment liquids onto crops, while irrigation equipment under 8424.82 is designed to deliver water or nutrient solutions to soil or plants for growth support. A boom sprayer applying herbicide is 8424.49; a drip or pivot system delivering water is 8424.82. Dual-purpose machines may require a ruling from CBP.
Standard import documentation includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. For high-value machinery, a detailed technical specification sheet supporting the HTS classification is advisable. If the sprayer includes an onboard computer or GPS guidance system, those components should be described separately to confirm they are classifiable as part of the complete machine rather than as standalone electronics.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $4.6M | $66K | -$4.6M |
| SWITZERLAND | $1.9M | $5K | -$1.9M |
| CANADA | $185K | $1.7M | +$1.5M |
| KAZAKHSTAN | -- | $748K | +$748K |
| CHINA | $606K | $93K | -$513K |
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