HS Code Subheading

Pumps and liquid elevators; n.e.c. in heading no. 8413

8413.81 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 841381

This HS code encompasses a broad array of pumps and liquid elevators not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 8413, making it a catch-all for diverse fluid handling equipment. It covers everything from industrial process pumps to specialized agricultural irrigation systems and municipal water treatment pumps. Major importers and exporters include industrialized nations like Germany, China, the USA, and Japan, which have robust manufacturing bases and significant demand for infrastructure and industrial machinery. Key things to know involve the wide range of applications, from chemical processing and oil & gas to food & beverage and wastewater management. Trade in these goods is often driven by infrastructure development, industrial expansion, and technological advancements in fluid dynamics, requiring careful consideration of pump type, capacity, material, and intended use for accurate classification and trade compliance.

Products Under This Code

Centrifugal pumps, Diaphragm pumps, Gear pumps, Screw pumps, Submersible pumps, Dosing pumps, Peristaltic pumps

Real World Examples

Grundfos CR series, KSB Etanorm, Wilo Stratos PICO, Flowserve Durco Mark 3, Ebara CDX

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with more specific pump categories like 841370 (submersible pumps) or 841360 (rotary positive displacement pumps), leading to errors when a pump's primary function or design is explicitly covered elsewhere.

Products Classified Under 8413.81

Water pumpIndustrial pumpFluid pump

Related Codes

8413.11 Pumps; fitted or designed to be fitted with a measuring device, for dispensing fuel or lubricants, of the type used in filling-stations or in garages 8413.19 Pumps; for liquids, fitted or designed to be fitted with a measuring device, other than pumps for dispensing fuel or lubricants 8413.20 Pumps; hand, fitted or designed to be fitted with a measuring device, for liquids, other than those of item no. 8413.11 or 8413.19 8413.30 Pumps; fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines 8413.40 Pumps; concrete pumps 8413.50 Pumps; reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids 8413.60 Pumps; rotary positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids 8413.70 Pumps; centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids 8413.82 Liquid elevators 8413.91 Pumps; parts thereof

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, China, and the United States are prominent players in both importing and exporting these general-purpose pumps globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 841381?

HS code 841381 covers: Pumps and liquid elevators; n.e.c. in heading no. 8413. This HS code encompasses a broad array of pumps and liquid elevators not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 8413, making it a catch-all for diverse fluid handling equipment. It covers everything from industrial process pumps to specialized agricultural irrigation systems and municipal water treatment pumps. Major importers and exporters include industrialized nations like Germany, China, the USA, and Japan, which have robust manufacturing bases and significant demand for infrastructure and industrial machinery. Key things to know involve the wide range of applications, from chemical processing and oil & gas to food & beverage and wastewater management. Trade in these goods is often driven by infrastructure development, industrial expansion, and technological advancements in fluid dynamics, requiring careful consideration of pump type, capacity, material, and intended use for accurate classification and trade compliance.

What products fall under HS code 841381?

Centrifugal pumps, Diaphragm pumps, Gear pumps, Screw pumps, Submersible pumps, Dosing pumps, Peristaltic pumps

What are common misclassifications for HS code 841381?

This code is often confused with more specific pump categories like 841370 (submersible pumps) or 841360 (rotary positive displacement pumps), leading to errors when a pump's primary function or design is explicitly covered elsewhere.

How is HS code 841381 structured?

HS code 841381 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (81) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.