84244900
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Mechanical 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
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Definition and scope of CN subheading 8424 49
Subheading 8424 49 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other agricultural or horticultural sprayers not classified under subheading 8424 41 (portable). This category includes tractor-mounted and trailed field sprayers, orchard mist blowers, self-propelled sprayers, wide-boom field sprayers and tractor-mounted liquid fertiliser applicators. Classification under 8424 49 covers all agricultural sprayers that are not portable. These devices are characterised by large tank capacity, wide working span and power supply from a tractor or their own drive system. This subheading belongs to Section XVI and Chapter 84 of the CN. Classification follows the GRI, rules 1 and 6. Aircraft and drones for agricultural spraying are classified under chapter 88. Where classification is uncertain, a BTI should be obtained.
Import requirements and regulations for field sprayers (8424 49)
Importing field sprayers under subheading 8424 49 into the EU is governed by the Union Customs Code and the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Field and orchard sprayers are subject to Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 on approval of agricultural machinery attached to tractors. Directive 2009/128/EC on sustainable use of pesticides requires professional sprayers to undergo periodic inspections in EU Member States. Devices must carry CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity. The importer must hold an EORI number and submit a customs declaration. Required documentation includes commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration of conformity, operating instructions and technical documentation. Sprayers with booms exceeding road transport standards may require abnormal load permits. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 8424 49
MFN customs duty rates for field sprayers under subheading 8424 49 should be verified in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs, GSP and bilateral agreements. Preferential treatment requires compliance with rules of origin and proof of origin. Agricultural sprayers as crop production machinery may benefit from reduced VAT rates in some EU Member States. Importers should check TARIC for anti-dumping duties on agricultural machinery from specific countries. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. High-value self-propelled sprayers may qualify for inward processing or temporary admission procedures. All rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC before customs clearance.
Other agricultural sprayers - Machinery Directive and environment
CN code 8424 49 covers other 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 sprayers are classified under subheading 8424 49?
Subheading 8424 49 covers non-portable agricultural sprayers including tractor-mounted and trailed field sprayers, orchard mist blowers, self-propelled sprayers and liquid fertiliser applicators. Portable backpack and hand sprayers are separately classified under 8424 41. The key criterion is that the device is not portable. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Do field sprayers require periodic inspections in the EU?
Field and orchard sprayers used for professional crop protection are subject to mandatory periodic inspections under Directive 2009/128/EC. Inspection frequency is determined by national legislation in each EU Member State. In Poland, field sprayer inspections are required every three years. Sprayers must be checked for dosing accuracy and leak-tightness. New sprayers undergo their first inspection after five years.
What CE requirements apply to tractor-mounted sprayers?
Tractor-mounted sprayers under subheading 8424 49 are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requiring CE marking, EU declaration of conformity and operating instructions in the user language. Mounted and trailed sprayers also fall under Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 on agricultural machinery approval. The manufacturer must perform risk assessment and specify safety measures. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What are the import requirements for other agricultural sprayers CN 8424 49?
Importing other agricultural sprayers CN 8424 49 requires Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC compliance, CE marking and declaration of conformity. TARIC sets the duty rates. Additional sector-specific requirements may apply.
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