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NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOFMechanical appliances (whether or not hand-operated) for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, whether or not charged; spray guns and similar appliances; steam or sandblasting machines and similar jet projecting machines

Portable sprayers

Standard EU duty
1.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
33 docs
C057C079C082Y054Y120Y121+27
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty1.7%-R1821/16
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold794/25-1

ULVA+ hand sprayer for agriculture

plasticGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
FRgold25-03534

Plastic sprayer 500ml

plasticGRI 1GRI 6
PLgold4-000762

Portable pressure sprayer for gardening

plasticGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
PLgold5-000299

Hand pressure sprayer for agricultural use

plasticGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold895/23-1

Unassembled pressure sprayer for horticulture

plasticGRI 1GRI 2aGRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Definition and scope of CN subheading 8424 41

Subheading 8424 41 of the Combined Nomenclature covers portable agricultural or horticultural sprayers for crop protection. This category includes manual and battery-powered backpack sprayers, compression pump sprayers, hand-pumped garden sprayers and small pressure sprayers for liquid fertilisers. Classification under 8424 41 requires the device to be portable, meaning carried by the operator or moved by hand, and intended for agricultural or horticultural purposes. Sprayers mounted on tractors, trailers or self-propelled are classified under subheading 8424 49. This subheading belongs to Section XVI and Chapter 84 of the CN. Classification follows the GRI, rules 1 and 6. Sprayers with combustion engines or electric motors are also covered by this subheading provided they remain portable. Where classification is uncertain, a BTI should be obtained.

Import requirements and regulations for portable sprayers (8424 41)

Importing portable sprayers under subheading 8424 41 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code and the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Sprayers for plant protection products are subject to Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 on approval of agricultural machinery and Directive 2009/128/EC on sustainable use of pesticides. Devices must carry CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity. Battery-powered backpack sprayers are subject to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and LVD Directive 2014/35/EU. The importer must hold an EORI number and submit a customs declaration. Required documentation includes commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration of conformity and operating instructions. Portable sprayers may not be subject to mandatory periodic inspections in many EU Member States, although national legislation may introduce additional requirements. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 8424 41

MFN customs duty rates for portable sprayers under subheading 8424 41 should be verified in the current TARIC database. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs including CETA, EPA, EU-South Korea, TCA and the GSP system. Preferential treatment requires compliance with rules of origin and proof of origin documentation. Agricultural sprayers may benefit from reduced VAT rates in some EU Member States as agricultural machinery. Importers should check TARIC for anti-dumping duties on sprayers from specific countries. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. Portable sprayers are relatively low-value products, which may affect the viability of simplified customs procedures. All rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.

Portable agricultural sprayers - Machinery Directive and environment

CN code 8424 41 covers portable agricultural sprayers. Import of agricultural machinery requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance and plant protection product regulations. Sprayers must meet EN ISO 16119 standards for safety and drift reduction. Customs clearance requires CE certificate, technical documentation and declaration of conformity.

Frequently asked questions

What types of sprayers are classified under subheading 8424 41?
Subheading 8424 41 covers portable agricultural and horticultural sprayers including manual and battery-powered backpack sprayers, compression pump sprayers and small pressure sprayers. The key criterion is portability, meaning the device must be carried or moved by hand. Tractor-mounted sprayers are classified under 8424 49. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Do backpack sprayers require CE marking?
Backpack sprayers under subheading 8424 41 require CE marking in accordance with the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. The manufacturer must perform conformity assessment and issue an EU declaration of conformity. Electric-powered sprayers must also comply with EMC and LVD directives. Operating instructions in the user language are required. In case of classification doubt, a BTI should be obtained. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What documents are needed for importing portable sprayers?
Importing portable sprayers under subheading 8424 41 requires: commercial invoice with description and value, transport document, EORI number, CE declaration of conformity, operating instructions and technical documentation. For preferential rates, proof of origin such as EUR.1 certificate or invoice declaration is needed. Powered sprayers must have EMC and LVD compliance documentation. Rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.
What are the import requirements for portable agricultural sprayers CN 8424 41?
Importing portable agricultural sprayers CN 8424 41 requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, CE marking and declaration of conformity. TARIC sets the duty rates. Additional sector-specific requirements may apply.