Product classification
HS code for Hand pump: 8414.20
Pumps, hand or foot-operated air pumps.
Classification of hand pump under HS 8414.20
HS code 8414.20 is designated for hand or foot-operated air pumps. This falls under Chapter 84, which deals with nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8414 specifically covers air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors, and fans. The distinction for 8414.20 is that the pump must be designed for air or gases and must be operated by human physical effort (hand or foot). This is a very common classification for consumer goods used in cycling, sports, and camping. The classification is driven by the medium being moved (air) and the method of operation (manual). Under General Interpretative Rule 1, the classification is determined by the text of the heading and subheadings. Since 8414.20 specifically mentions \"hand or foot-operated air pumps,\" it is the correct code for these items. The construction can involve various materials, including steel, aluminum, or plastic, but the mechanical function of compressing air via manual labor remains the defining characteristic. This code excludes pumps for liquids, which are found in a different heading entirely.
- Covers
- Bicycle floor pumps and frame-mounted mini pumps
- Foot-operated pumps for inflating car or motorcycle tires
- Manual bellows pumps for inflatable mattresses and boats
- Hand-operated pumps for inflating sports balls (soccer, basketball)
- Stirrup pumps for manual air compression
- Also under 8414.20
- Topeak JoeBlow Sport
- Zefal HPX
- SKS Rennkompressor
- Slime 40001
- Bell Air Attack
Codes often confused with 8414.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 8413, which covers pumps for liquids. It is vital to distinguish whether the pump is moving air (8414) or water/oil (8413). Another common error is using HS code 8414.80 for electric air compressors. If the pump is powered by a motor or plugs into a car's cigarette lighter, it cannot be classified under 8414.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841420 (the code used for hand pump), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841420 (the code used for hand 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 hand 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 hand pump
Brazil classifies hand 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 hand pump
What is the HS code for Hand pump?
The HS code for Hand pump is 841420 (Pumps; hand or foot-operated air pumps). The HS code for manual air pumps (hand or foot operated) is 8414.20.
How do I classify Hand pump for customs?
Hand pump is classified under HS code 841420 — Pumps; hand or foot-operated air pumps. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover manual water pumps?
No, manual water pumps are classified under HS code 8413.20, as they are designed for liquids rather than air.
Which countries are the top exporters of hand pump (HS 841420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841420 (the code used for hand 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 hand pump (HS 841420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841420 (the code used for hand 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 Hand pump the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841420 for Hand 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 hand pump in Brazil?
In Brazil, hand pump (HS 841420) is classified under NCM 8414.20.00.