Product classification
HS code for Liquid pump: 8413.82
Liquid elevators.
Classification of liquid pump under HS 8413.82
HS code 8413.82 is specifically designated for "liquid elevators," which are a unique subset of liquid-moving machinery. While most liquid pumps are classified under subheadings 8413.11 through 8413.81 based on their mechanical action (such as centrifugal, reciprocating, or rotary), liquid elevators utilize different physical principles to raise fluids. This includes bucket elevators, where a series of containers on a continuous chain or belt lift the liquid, and Archimedean screws, which move liquid along a revolving helical surface. It also covers air-lift pumps, where compressed air is injected into a pipe to reduce the density of the liquid column, causing it to rise. The classification is determined by the mechanism of displacement; if the device does not fit the definition of a standard pump but still functions to elevate liquid, it falls under 8413.82. This classification follows GRI 1, as heading 8413 covers all pumps for liquids, and subheading 8413.82 serves as the residual category for elevators. These devices are often used in irrigation, drainage, or specialized industrial processes where traditional pumping is inefficient.
- Covers
- Bucket-type liquid elevators
- Chain-type liquid elevators
- Archimedean screw pumps
- Air-lift pumps
- Band-type liquid elevators
- Also under 8413.82
- Archimedes Screw Pump (various manufacturers)
- Air-Lift Pump systems (e.g., for aquaculture)
- Hydraulic Ram Pump (e.g., Rife)
- Bucket Elevator systems (e.g., for wastewater)
Codes often confused with 8413.82
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with centrifugal pumps under HS code 8413.70 or other rotary positive displacement pumps under HS code 8413.81. The distinction is that 8413.82 is reserved for "elevators" that do not use standard impeller or piston mechanisms. It is also sometimes confused with solid material elevators under HS code 8428.32.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841382 (the code used for liquid pump), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841382 (the code used for liquid pump) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Dominican Republic, 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 841382, not only liquid pump.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $24M 17% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $16M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $13M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $140M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Dominican Republic $23M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $17M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 United States $15M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $221M 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 code for liquid pump
Brazil classifies liquid pump under NCM 8413.82.00: HS 8413.82 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about liquid pump
What is the HS code for Liquid pump?
The HS code for Liquid pump is 841382 (Liquid elevators).
How do I classify Liquid pump for customs?
Liquid pump is classified under HS code 841382 — Liquid elevators. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for liquid elevators?
The HS code for liquid elevators, which are distinct from standard mechanical pumps, is 8413.82.
How does a liquid elevator differ from a centrifugal pump?
A centrifugal pump uses a rotating impeller to create pressure, while a liquid elevator uses buckets, screws, or air to physically lift the liquid.
Which countries are the top exporters of liquid pump (HS 841382)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841382 (the code used for liquid pump) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($24M, 17% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($16M) and the Netherlands ($13M). World exports came to about $140M, 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 liquid pump (HS 841382)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841382 (the code used for liquid pump) in UN Comtrade data were the Dominican Republic ($23M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($17M) and the United States ($15M). World imports came to about $221M, 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 Liquid pump the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841382 for Liquid 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 liquid pump in Brazil?
In Brazil, liquid pump (HS 841382) is classified under NCM 8413.82.00.