HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8412.39 – Engines; pneumatic power engines and motors, other than linear acting (cylinders)
HS code 8412.39 is the 6-digit subheading for engines, pneumatic power engines and motors, other than linear acting (cylinders). It is used for vane pneumatic motors, piston pneumatic motors, gear pneumatic motors, air motors for tools and rotary pneumatic actuators (non-linear).
What HS 8412.39 covers
This category includes rotary pneumatic motors and other non-linear pneumatic power engines, which convert compressed air energy into rotational mechanical motion. These devices provide torque and speed for various industrial applications where cleanliness, safety, and variable speed are important. They are commonly found in tools, mixers, conveyor drives, and specialized machinery in industries like food processing, pharmaceuticals, and hazardous environments. International trade is driven by the demand for versatile and safe rotary actuators in automated systems and portable tools. Importers are typically manufacturers of industrial equipment, tool assemblers, and system integrators. Exporters are specialized pneumatic component manufacturers. The market values compact design, high power-to-weight ratio, and suitability for specific environmental conditions, with trade reflecting global industrial production and technological advancements in pneumatic systems.
- Covers
- Vane pneumatic motors
- Piston pneumatic motors
- Gear pneumatic motors
- Air motors for tools
- Rotary pneumatic actuators (non-linear)
- Turbine air motors
- High-speed pneumatic motors
- Examples
- Atlas Copco air motors
- Gast Manufacturing air motors
- Desoutter air motors
- Ingersoll Rand air motors
- Deprag air motors
Codes often confused with 8412.39
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 841231 (linear acting pneumatic cylinders) if the distinction between linear and rotary motion is not clear, or with 8467 (hand tools, pneumatic) if the motor is integrated into a complete tool.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 841239, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 841239 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $406M 28% of world exports
- 2 Italy $179M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $165M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $229M 15% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $116M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $106M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8412.39
Brazil does not split HS 8412.39: its NCM code is 8412.39.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8412.39
What is HS code 841239?
HS code 841239 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Engines; pneumatic power engines and motors, other than linear acting (cylinders). This category includes rotary pneumatic motors and other non-linear pneumatic power engines, which convert compressed air energy into rotational mechanical motion. These devices provide torque and speed for various industrial applications where cleanliness, safety, and variable speed are important. They are commonly found in tools, mixers, conveyor drives, and specialized machinery in industries like food processing, pharmaceuticals, and hazardous environments. International trade is driven by the demand for versatile and safe rotary actuators in automated systems and portable tools. Importers are typically manufacturers of industrial equipment, tool assemblers, and system integrators. Exporters are specialized pneumatic component manufacturers. The market values compact design, high power-to-weight ratio, and suitability for specific environmental conditions, with trade reflecting global industrial production and technological advancements in pneumatic systems.
What products fall under HS code 841239?
Vane pneumatic motors, Piston pneumatic motors, Gear pneumatic motors, Air motors for tools, Rotary pneumatic actuators (non-linear), Turbine air motors, High-speed pneumatic motors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 841239?
This code can be confused with 841231 (linear acting pneumatic cylinders) if the distinction between linear and rotary motion is not clear, or with 8467 (hand tools, pneumatic) if the motor is integrated into a complete tool.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 841239?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 841239 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($406M, 28% of world exports), Italy ($179M) and Germany ($165M). World exports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 841239?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 841239 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($229M, 15% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($116M) and Germany ($106M). World imports came to about $1.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 841239 structured?
HS code 841239 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 841239?
In Brazil, HS code 841239 is NCM 8412.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.