HS HEADING 8424

Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, spray guns, steam, sand blasting machines

HEADING

8424

CHAPTER

84 — Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

In plain English

This category includes mechanical devices designed to project, disperse, or spray liquids and powders, as well as fire extinguishers and machines that use steam or sand for blasting. The items are separated into specific groups based on their function, such as distinguishing between fire extinguishers, spray guns, and agricultural sprayers. Further divisions separate portable agricultural equipment from other types of machinery used in farming or horticulture. Finally, the classification includes parts for these machines and devices intended for uses outside of agriculture or horticulture.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (8)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8424.10

Fire extinguishers; whether or not charged

8424.20

Spray guns and similar appliances

8424.30

Mechanical appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines

8424.41

Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; portable sprayers

8424.49

Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural sprayers; other than portable sprayers

8424.82

Mechanical appliances; agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424

8424.89

Mechanical appliances; for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, for other than agricultural or horticultural use, whether or not hand-operated

8424.90

Mechanical appliances; parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated

Chapter 84 classification notes

One of the largest chapters by trade value. Many IT products duty-free under the ITA (Information Technology Agreement). Dual-use export controls apply to certain machinery. Parts often classified under the same heading as the complete machine.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse Chapter 84 (mechanical) and Chapter 85 (electrical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Computer peripherals may classify separately from the computer itself.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 84

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