Product classification

HS code for Gas compressor: 8414.80

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

Classification of gas compressor under HS 8414.80

Gas compressors are classified under HS code 8414.80. Heading 8414 covers a broad range of equipment designed to move or compress air and other gases, including vacuum pumps and fans. A gas compressor is a mechanical device that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume. Subheading 8414.80 is the residual category for compressors that are not specifically described in the preceding subheadings. This classification is determined by the machine's function and the medium it handles. While air compressors are also found in heading 8414, the "other" designation in 8414.80 is used for industrial gas compressors (such as those for nitrogen, CO2, or natural gas) that are not part of a refrigeration system or mounted on a towable chassis. These machines are vital in industrial sectors for gas transport, chemical processing, and storage, and their classification depends on their standalone nature as a compressor unit.

Covers
  • Industrial reciprocating gas compressors
  • Centrifugal gas compressors for process industries
  • Rotary screw compressors for non-air gases
  • High-pressure gas boosters
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. Gas compressors are frequently misclassified under HS code 8414.30 if they are intended for use in refrigeration equipment. However, 8414.30 is strictly for compressors of a kind used in refrigerating equipment. Another common error is using 8414.40, which is reserved for air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing. Furthermore, gas compressors should not be confused with liquid pumps (heading 8413). If the compressor is imported as an inseparable part of a larger machine (like a complete air conditioning system), it may be classified under the code for that machine (e.g., 8415).

8414.30Compressors; of a kind used in refrigerating equipment8414.40Compressors; air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing84.13Pumps; for liquids, whether or not fitted with measuring device, liquid elevators84.15Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated

Top exporters and importers of HS 841480 (the code used for gas compressor), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841480 (the code used for gas compressor) 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 gas compressor.

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 gas compressor

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 gas compressor

What is the HS code for Gas compressor?

The HS code for Gas compressor is 841480 (Pumps and compressors; for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414). The HS code for gas compressors not specified elsewhere in heading 8414 is 8414.80.

How do I classify Gas compressor for customs?

Gas compressor 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.

What is the difference between a pump and a compressor in the HS system?

In the HS system, pumps (8413) are generally used for liquids, while compressors (8414) are used for air or other gases.

Which countries are the top exporters of gas compressor (HS 841480)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841480 (the code used for gas compressor) 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 gas compressor (HS 841480)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 841480 (the code used for gas compressor) 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 Gas compressor the same in all countries?

The base HS code 841480 for Gas compressor 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 gas compressor in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 841480 into 13 NCM codes, so the right one for gas compressor 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.