Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Agricultural & Horticultural Sprayers (Non-Portable) (HS 842449) totaled $1.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Agricultural & Horticultural Sprayers (Non-Portable) paid $62K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.06% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Agricultural & Horticultural Sprayers (Non-Portable) imports of $904K in August 2026 ran 76% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.8M.
Last updated: August 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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56 import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$904KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $37.5M of Agricultural & Horticultural Sprayers (Non-Portable) and exported $45.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 7 of 8 in heading 8424
Subheading 842449 · $1.9M of $237.5M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8424490000 | Agricultural or Horticultural Spray Appl, NESOI | $875K | 7.06% | 54.45% | $62K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8424490000 | Agricultural or Horticultural Spray Appl, NESOI | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and New Zealand together take 68% of it.
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rate provision · imports
44.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.06% of imports for consumption.