Pressure Washer / Power Washer — HS Code
Mechanical appliances for projecting or dispersing liquids — steam or sand blasting machines
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HS Code
8424 — Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 84 — Machinery
Heading
8424 — Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — pressure washers are liquid-projecting appliances classified under 8424.30
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
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Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
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Electric and petrol-powered pressure washers for domestic and industrial use are classified under 8424.30. Cold water pressure washers and hot water pressure washers are both 8424.30. The pump, motor, and hose are integral parts. Accessories (nozzles, brushes, foam cannons) sold separately are classified by their own HS codes. Pressure washer soap and detergent is classified under Chapter 34 (soap) or 38 (cleaning preparations).
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8424.30.10
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8424.30.10
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8424.30.10
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Related searches
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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