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

HS v2022 Code: 843242

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

HS code 843242 covers a critical segment of the agricultural industry - the production and distribution of equipment used to apply manure, fertilizers, and other soil amendments. These spreaders and distributors play a vital role in optimizing crop yields and soil health, making them an essential component of modern farming and horticulture practices worldwide.

Production process

Manufacturers of HS 843242 equipment utilize a range of production techniques, including metal fabrication, welding, and precision engineering. The spreaders and distributors are often designed with adjustable settings and specialized components to ensure even and controlled application of materials across a variety of field conditions and crop types.

Production inputs

The main inputs for this industry include steel, aluminum, and other metal alloys for the chassis and components, as well as hydraulic systems, electronic controls, and specialized application mechanisms. Manufacturers also rely on advanced software and engineering expertise to design efficient and user-friendly equipment.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS 843242 are the various types of manure, fertilizer, and soil amendment spreaders and distributors. These products are consumed by 010000 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, 011000 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities, and 016000 Support activities for agriculture and post-harvest crop activities industries, which utilize this equipment to improve soil fertility and crop productivity.

Revisions to 843242

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 843242. The most recent 1 version of this code (843242) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 843242.

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

    graph LR
    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/v2022/843242'>843242: Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; fertiliser distributors</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/v2022/843241'>843241: Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; manure spreaders</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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