Product classification

HS code for Air pump: 8414.80

Pumps and compressors, for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414.

Classification of air pump under HS 8414.80

Air pumps are mechanical devices engineered to move air or other gases, typically by increasing pressure or creating a flow. HS code 8414 covers a broad range of pumps and compressors. Specifically, subheading 8414.80 is designated for "Pumps and compressors; for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414." This classification is appropriate for general-purpose air pumps because they fulfill the fundamental function of moving air and are not specialized for specific industrial applications that would place them in other, more precise subheadings within 8414. The "not elsewhere specified" clause ensures that a wide variety of air pumps, from domestic to light industrial uses, are correctly categorized here based on their primary function.

Covers
  • Bicycle pumps (manual and electric)
  • Aquarium air pumps
  • Inflatable mattress pumps
  • Small industrial air compressors
  • Diaphragm air pumps
  • Piston air pumps for general use
  • Aeration pumps for ponds
  • Portable tire inflators
Also under 8414.80
  • Atlas Copco GA VSD+
  • Gardner Denver L-Series
  • Busch R5 Rotary Vane Pump
  • Leybold SOGEVAC
  • Ingersoll Rand R-Series

Codes often confused with 8414.80

Common mistake. Several other HS codes can be confused with 8414.80 due to overlapping functionalities or similar appearances. HS code 8414.10 covers "Vacuum pumps," which, while also moving air, are specifically designed to create a vacuum rather than to pressurize or transfer air. The distinction lies in their primary operational objective. Another common point of confusion is 8414.30, which is reserved for "Compressors for refrigerating equipment." These are highly specialized components integral to refrigeration cycles and differ significantly in design and application from general air pumps. Furthermore, 8414.59 pertains to "Fans, other than table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125 W." While fans circulate air, their primary purpose is air movement within a space, often at lower pressures, whereas pumps are engineered to move air under pressure or to transfer it from one point to another, often against resistance. Understanding the specific function and design intent is crucial for accurate classification.

8414.10Pumps; vacuum8414.30Compressors; of a kind used in refrigerating equipment8414.59Fans; n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51

Top exporters and importers of HS 841480 (the code used for air pump), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841480 (the code used for air pump) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 841480, not only air pump.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $5.5B
  2. 2 Germany $3.8B
  3. 3 United States $2.5B

World total: $28.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $3.2B
  2. 2 Germany $2.1B
  3. 3 China $2.0B

World total: $28.2B 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 codes for air pump

Brazil splits HS 8414.80 into 13 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about air pump

What is the HS code for Air pump?

The HS code for Air pump is 841480 (Pumps and compressors; for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414). The HS code for a general-purpose air pump is 8414.80. This code specifically covers pumps and compressors for air, vacuum, or gas that are not elsewhere specified within the broader heading 8414, encompassing a wide range of devices designed for moving air.

How do I classify Air pump for customs?

Air pump is classified under HS code 841480 — Pumps and compressors; for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How does the power source affect air pump classification?

The power source of an air pump, whether manual, electric, battery-operated, or pneumatic, generally does not alter its fundamental classification under HS code 8414.80. The primary criterion for classification remains the device's function as an air pump or compressor, rather than its method of power delivery.

Which countries are the top exporters of air pump (HS 841480)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841480 (the code used for air pump) in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.5B, 19% of world exports), Germany ($3.8B) and the United States ($2.5B). World exports came to about $28.4B, 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 air pump (HS 841480)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 841480 (the code used for air pump) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.2B, 11% of world imports), Germany ($2.1B) and China ($2.0B). World imports came to about $28.2B, 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.

Is the HS code for Air pump the same in all countries?

The base HS code 841480 for Air pump is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for air pump in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 841480 into 13 NCM codes, so the right one for air pump depends on the product's details: 8414.80.11 (Stationary piston air compressors), 8414.80.12 (Screw air compressors), 8414.80.13 (Roots-type parallel-lobe air compressors), 8414.80.19 (Other air compressors), 8414.80.21 (Engine turbochargers, 50 kg or less), 8414.80.22 (Engine turbochargers, over 50 kg), and more.