U.S. imports of fertilizer distributors (HS 843242) totaled $2.2M in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Fertilizer Distributors paid $128K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 5.87% of the $2.2M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Fertilizer Distributors imports of $2.2M in August 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFertilizer distributors — including broadcast spreaders, pneumatic applicators, and precision variable-rate machines — are classified under a single 10-digit line (8432420000). Canada is the leading supplier, followed by Italy, which is a major European manufacturer of centrifugal and pneumatic spreader technology widely used in grain and specialty-crop production. China ranks third, and imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin verification an important step in procurement. Variable-rate application capability and GPS integration are increasingly standard specifications for large-scale row-crop operations.
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42 shipments/mo
Fertilizer distributors (8432.42) are designed to apply granular or liquid mineral fertilizers, while manure spreaders (8432.41) are designed for organic waste application. The distinction is based on the intended material and the machine's design features — fertilizer distributors typically use metering systems calibrated for granular or liquid mineral products, whereas manure spreaders use beaters, augers, or injectors suited to organic slurries and solids. Machines designed exclusively for one application should be classified accordingly.
Self-propelled fertilizer applicators — sometimes called high-clearance sprayers or floaters — may be classified under heading 8432 if their primary function is soil-applied fertilizer distribution, or under heading 8424 if they are primarily designed for liquid spraying. Self-propelled machines with significant road-travel capability could also attract scrutiny under Chapter 87. The classification depends on the machine's principal function and design; a licensed customs broker should review the technical specifications before entry.
HSChapter 84
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $28.3M of Fertilizer Distributors.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 7 of 9 in heading 8432
Subheading 843242 · $2.2M of $61.2M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8432420000 | Fertilizer Distributors | $2.2M | 5.87% | 43.75% | $128K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8432420000 | Fertilizer Distributors | $1.1M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Italy together supply 76% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
56.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.87% of total import value.