HS Code 8424
Spraying and Dispersing Mechanical Appliances
HS code 8424 covers mechanical appliances for projecting or spraying liquids or powders, such as fire extinguishers, spray guns, and sand-blasting machines.
HS Code 8424 — Spraying and Dispersing Mechanical Appliances
This code covers mechanical devices used to spray or disperse liquids or powders. This includes items like hand-held agricultural sprayers, fire extinguishers, paint sprayers, and industrial sand-blasting machines. It basically covers anything that 'projects' a substance via force.
What's included
- Fire extinguishers
- Agricultural crop sprayers
- Paint spray guns
- Steam cleaning machines
- High-pressure water washers
What's excluded
- Scent sprays and atomizers → use
9616(Personal care sprayers/atomizers are in Chapter 96.) - Hose pipes without nozzles → use
4009(Hoses are classified by material (rubber, plastic, etc.).)
Common examples
- Karcher pressure washer
- Kidde ABC fire extinguisher
- Wagner paint sprayer
- Knapsack crop sprayer
Frequently asked questions
Are fire extinguishers included here?
Yes, both charged and uncharged mechanical fire extinguishers are classified under 8424.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 12%
- Documentation: Fire extinguishers require pressure vessel certification and safety data sheets (SDS) if charged.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Germany, United States, Italy
- Top importers: Canada, India, France, Mexico
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Key takeaway
Covers any mechanical device that projects a substance, from a garden sprayer to a sand-blaster.
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