Product classification

HS code for Engine water pump: 8413.30

Pumps, fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines.

Classification of engine water pump under HS 8413.30

Engine water pumps are classified under HS code 8413.30, which is a specific provision within the Harmonized System for pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device. While heading 8413 covers a broad range of pumps, the system provides a specific functional carve-out for pumps used with internal combustion piston engines. Subheading 8413.30 covers fuel, lubricating, or cooling medium pumps. Since a water pump's primary role is to circulate coolant (a cooling medium) through the engine block and radiator to manage thermal energy, it falls squarely within this category. This classification is driven by the application of the pump rather than its mechanical design. Whether the pump is centrifugal, gear-driven, or positive displacement, its status as a cooling medium pump for an internal combustion engine dictates the use of 8413.30. This applies to pumps for both spark-ignition (gasoline) and compression-ignition (diesel) engines. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the pump is mechanical (belt-driven) or electrical, provided its dedicated purpose is engine cooling.

Covers
  • Centrifugal engine water pumps
  • Electric coolant pumps for internal combustion engines
  • Auxiliary water pumps for engine cooling
  • Heavy-duty diesel engine water pumps
  • Belt-driven automotive water pumps
Also under 8413.30
  • Bosch common rail fuel pumps
  • Denso fuel pumps
  • Aisin water pumps
  • Pierburg oil pumps
  • Delphi fuel modules

Codes often confused with 8413.30

Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs when these pumps are placed under HS code 8413.70 (other centrifugal pumps) or 8413.81 (other pumps). While technically correct in a mechanical sense, the specific use-case subheading 8413.30 takes precedence under GRI 1. Another frequent error is classifying the pump as an engine part under heading 8409. However, Note 2(a) to Section XVI states that parts which are goods included in any of the headings of Chapter 84 or 85 (other than 8409, 8431, etc.) are in all cases to be classified in their respective headings. Since 8413 specifically covers pumps, it must be used instead of the general parts heading 8409.

8413.70Pumps; centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids8413.81Pumps and liquid elevators; n.e.c. in heading no. 841384.09Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading no. 8407 or 840884.31Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 843084.13Pumps; for liquids, whether or not fitted with measuring device, liquid elevators

Top exporters and importers of HS 841330 (the code used for engine water pump), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841330 (the code used for engine water pump) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 841330, not only engine water pump.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $3.0B
  2. 2 China $1.5B
  3. 3 United States $1.2B

World total: $14.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $2.8B
  2. 2 Germany $1.5B
  3. 3 Mexico $788M

World total: $14.7B 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 engine water pump

Brazil splits HS 8413.30 into 4 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 engine water pump

What is the HS code for Engine water pump?

The HS code for Engine water pump is 841330 (Pumps; fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines). The HS code for an engine water pump is 8413.30, specifically for cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines.

How do I classify Engine water pump for customs?

Engine water pump is classified under HS code 841330 — Pumps; fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are electric water pumps for EVs classified here?

No. HS code 8413.30 is specifically for internal combustion piston engines. Pumps for electric vehicle battery cooling are typically classified under 8413.70 or 8413.81 as they do not serve a piston engine.

Which countries are the top exporters of engine water pump (HS 841330)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841330 (the code used for engine water pump) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.0B, 20% of world exports), China ($1.5B) and the United States ($1.2B). World exports came to about $14.6B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of engine water pump (HS 841330)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 841330 (the code used for engine water pump) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.8B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($1.5B) and Mexico ($788M). World imports came to about $14.7B, 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 Engine water pump the same in all countries?

The base HS code 841330 for Engine water 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 engine water pump in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 841330 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for engine water pump depends on the product's details: 8413.30.10 (Engine fuel pumps for petrol or alcohol), 8413.30.20 (Diesel engine fuel injection pumps), 8413.30.30 (Engine lubricating oil pumps), 8413.30.90 (Other engine fuel, oil or coolant pumps).