HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8413.82 – Liquid elevators
HS code 8413.82 is the 6-digit subheading for liquid elevators. It is used for bucket elevators for liquids, air-lift pumps, archimedes screws for water, chain pumps for water and hydraulic ram pumps.
What HS 8413.82 covers
This HS code specifically covers liquid elevators, which are mechanical devices designed to raise liquids from a lower to a higher level, often without the use of a traditional pump's impeller or piston action. These can include bucket elevators, air-lift pumps, or other non-positive displacement mechanisms primarily used in agricultural, mining, and wastewater treatment applications where large volumes of liquid need to be moved, sometimes with solids. Countries with significant agricultural sectors or heavy industries, such as China, India, Brazil, and the USA, are key importers and exporters. The trade in liquid elevators is influenced by infrastructure projects, agricultural modernization, and industrial process requirements. Understanding the specific mechanism of elevation is crucial for correct classification, as these differ significantly from pressure-based pumps.
- Covers
- Bucket elevators for liquids
- Air-lift pumps
- Archimedes screws for water
- Chain pumps for water
- Hydraulic ram pumps
- Water wheels for lifting
- Examples
- Archimedes Screw Pump (various manufacturers)
- Air-Lift Pump systems (e.g., for aquaculture)
- Hydraulic Ram Pump (e.g., Rife)
- Bucket Elevator systems (e.g., for wastewater)
Codes often confused with 8413.82
Common mistake. Liquid elevators can be misclassified as general pumps under 841381 if their unique non-pressure-based lifting mechanism is overlooked, or as conveying machinery under 8428 if they are part of a larger material handling system.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 841382, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 841382 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Dominican Republic, with 11% 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 Germany $24M 17% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $16M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $13M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $140M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Dominican Republic $23M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $17M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 United States $15M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $221M 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 8413.82
Brazil does not split HS 8413.82: its NCM code is 8413.82.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8413.82
What is HS code 841382?
HS code 841382 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Liquid elevators. This HS code specifically covers liquid elevators, which are mechanical devices designed to raise liquids from a lower to a higher level, often without the use of a traditional pump's impeller or piston action. These can include bucket elevators, air-lift pumps, or other non-positive displacement mechanisms primarily used in agricultural, mining, and wastewater treatment applications where large volumes of liquid need to be moved, sometimes with solids. Countries with significant agricultural sectors or heavy industries, such as China, India, Brazil, and the USA, are key importers and exporters. The trade in liquid elevators is influenced by infrastructure projects, agricultural modernization, and industrial process requirements. Understanding the specific mechanism of elevation is crucial for correct classification, as these differ significantly from pressure-based pumps.
What products fall under HS code 841382?
Bucket elevators for liquids, Air-lift pumps, Archimedes screws for water, Chain pumps for water, Hydraulic ram pumps, Water wheels for lifting
What are common misclassifications for HS code 841382?
Liquid elevators can be misclassified as general pumps under 841381 if their unique non-pressure-based lifting mechanism is overlooked, or as conveying machinery under 8428 if they are part of a larger material handling system.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 841382?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 841382 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($24M, 17% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($16M) and the Netherlands ($13M). World exports came to about $140M, 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 841382?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 841382 in UN Comtrade data were the Dominican Republic ($23M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($17M) and the United States ($15M). World imports came to about $221M, 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 841382 structured?
HS code 841382 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 (82) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 841382?
In Brazil, HS code 841382 is NCM 8413.82.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.