Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; manure spreaders

HS v2022 Code: 843241

About spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; manure spreaders

HS code 843241 covers a critical piece of agricultural equipment - manure and fertilizer spreaders. These machines play a vital role in the efficient and effective distribution of organic and inorganic fertilizers across farmlands, orchards, and forestry operations. As a key component of modern sustainable agriculture, the spreaders classified under this code contribute to improved soil health, increased crop yields, and reduced environmental impact, making them an essential tool for farmers, horticulturists, and forestry professionals worldwide.

Production process

Manure and fertilizer spreaders classified under HS code 843241 are typically manufactured using a combination of metal fabrication, precision engineering, and advanced materials. The production process often involves cutting, welding, and assembling various metal components, such as the chassis, hopper, and distribution mechanisms. Many modern spreaders also incorporate electronic controls and sensors to optimize the application rate and distribution pattern, ensuring even and accurate coverage of the target area.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of HS code 843241 spreaders and distributors include steel, aluminum, and other metal alloys for the structural components, as well as various electronic and mechanical parts, such as motors, gearboxes, and control systems. Manufacturers may also utilize specialized materials like high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for the hopper or other corrosion-resistant components. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of engineers, technicians, and assembly workers to design, fabricate, and assemble these complex agricultural machines.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 843241 is the manure and fertilizer spreaders themselves, which are then sold to farmers, horticulturists, and forestry operations. These spreaders may be used in conjunction with other agricultural equipment, such as 843240 Manure spreaders, 842481 Machinery for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, and 842911 Bulldozers and angledozers, self-propelled, to optimize the application of organic and inorganic fertilizers across a wide range of agricultural and horticultural settings.

Revisions to 843241

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 843241. The most recent 1 version of this code (843241) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 843241.

Family tree for spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; manure spreaders

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/84'>84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8432'>8432: Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation; lawn or sports-ground rollers</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843241'>843241: Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; manure spreaders</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843210'>843210: Ploughs; for soil preparation</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843221'>843221: Harrows; disc harrows</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843229'>843229: Harrows; (excluding disc), scarifiers, cultivators, weeders and hoes</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843231'>843231: Seeders, planters and transplanters; no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843239'>843239: Seeders, planters and transplanters; other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843242'>843242: Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; fertiliser distributors</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843280'>843280: Rollers; for lawns or sports-grounds</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843290'>843290: Machinery; parts of machinery for soil preparation or cultivation or for rollers for lawns or sports-grounds</a>"]

    

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