Product classification
HS code for Foot pump: 8414.20
Pumps, hand or foot-operated air pumps.
Classification of foot pump under HS 8414.20
A foot pump is classified under HS code 8414.20, which is the specific designation for hand or foot-operated air pumps. This classification is determined by the manual nature of the device's operation, where human physical effort—specifically via the foot—is the sole source of power used to compress and displace air. These pumps are typically used for inflating bicycle tires, automotive tires, sports balls, and inflatable mattresses. The mechanical structure usually involves a cylinder, a piston, and a return spring, or a bellows-style mechanism. Under the Harmonized System, the method of propulsion is a primary factor in classification; because these pumps do not utilize an electric motor or an internal combustion engine, they are separated from the more complex air compressors found in other subheadings of 8414. The portability and manual operation of these devices make them consumer goods rather than industrial machinery, and they are grouped with hand pumps to ensure consistent tariff application across manual inflation tools.
- Covers
- Bicycle foot pumps
- Single or double barrel foot pumps for car tires
- Bellows-type foot pumps for inflatable boats
- Foot-operated pumps for sports equipment
- Manual foot-actuated air bellows
- Also under 8414.20
- Topeak JoeBlow Sport
- Zefal HPX
- SKS Rennkompressor
- Slime 40001
- Bell Air Attack
Codes often confused with 8414.20
Common mistake. Foot pumps are frequently confused with HS code 8414.80, which covers other air or gas compressors. The distinction lies in the power source; 8414.80 is for motor-driven compressors. Another common error is 8413.20, which is for hand-operated liquid pumps. If the pump moves air, it must stay in 8414; if it moves liquids (like water or oil), it belongs in 8413.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841420 (the code used for foot pump), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841420 (the code used for foot pump) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% 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 841420, not only foot pump.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $273M 62% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$44M 10% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $26M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $441M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $43M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $28M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 France $25M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $400M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 foot pump
Brazil classifies foot pump under NCM 8414.20.00: HS 8414.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about foot pump
What is the HS code for Foot pump?
The HS code for Foot pump is 841420 (Pumps; hand or foot-operated air pumps). The HS code for a manual foot-operated air pump is 8414.20. This applies to both single-barrel and multi-barrel designs used for inflation.
How do I classify Foot pump for customs?
Foot pump is classified under HS code 841420 — Pumps; hand or foot-operated air pumps. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric tire inflators classified under 8414.20?
No, electric tire inflators are classified under HS code 8414.80 because they are motor-driven compressors rather than hand or foot-operated devices.
Which countries are the top exporters of foot pump (HS 841420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841420 (the code used for foot pump) in UN Comtrade data were China ($273M, 62% of world exports), Taiwan (about $44M) and Germany ($26M). World exports came to about $441M, 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 foot pump (HS 841420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841420 (the code used for foot pump) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($43M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($28M) and France ($25M). World imports came to about $400M, 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 Foot pump the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841420 for Foot 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 foot pump in Brazil?
In Brazil, foot pump (HS 841420) is classified under NCM 8414.20.00.