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U.S. imports of agricultural & horticultural sprayers (non-portable) (HS 842449) totaled $3.0M in July 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Agricultural & Horticultural Sprayers (Non-Portable) paid $359K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $2.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Agricultural & Horticultural Sprayers (Non-Portable) imports of $3.0M in July 2026 ran 29% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.2M.
Last updated: July 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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57 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 84
Subheading 7 of 8 in heading 8424
Subheading 842449 · $3.0M of $295.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8424490000 | Agricultural or Horticultural Spray Appl, NESOI | $4.8M | 14.36% | 92.62% | $690K |
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 | $2.3M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and Austria together supply 66% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
12.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 12.06%.