HS Code for Manual measuring pump

HS code 8413.20 is designated for hand pumps that are either fitted with or designed to be fitted with a measuring device for liquids. This classification is part of Heading 8413, which encompasses all pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device. The specific inclusion of hand pumps in 8413.20 distinguishes these from power-driven pumps. To qualify for this code, the pump must be operated manually by hand or foot and must possess a mechanism to quantify the volume of liquid being displaced. This is common in industrial and commercial settings where precise amounts of chemicals, oils, or fuels must be dispensed from drums or tanks without the use of electricity. The presence of a calibrated dial, a digital counter, or a volumetric chamber integrated into the pump assembly justifies this specific classification. The pump must be primarily for liquids; air pumps or vacuum pumps are classified elsewhere in Chapter 84.

Products Included

• Hand-operated fuel pumps with flow meters
• Manual chemical dispensers with volume indicators
• Hand-cranked oil pumps with integrated gauges
• Foot-operated measuring pumps for liquids

Common Misclassification

Manual measuring pumps are often misclassified under 8413.11 or 8413.19. These codes are reserved for pumps fitted with measuring devices specifically used in filling stations or garages (like petrol pumps). If the pump is not for a filling station but is hand-operated, 8413.20 is the correct choice. Another common error is using 8413.50 or 8413.60, which are for power-driven reciprocating or rotary positive displacement pumps. If the pump lacks a measuring device, it should be classified under 8413.20 only if it is a hand pump, but without the measuring feature, it might fall into broader categories if it is not a hand pump.

FAQ

What is the HS code for manual measuring pump?

The correct HS code for a hand-operated pump for liquids fitted with a measuring device is 8413.20.

Can an electric pump be classified under 8413.20?

No, 8413.20 is strictly for hand-operated (manual) pumps. Electric pumps with measuring devices are usually classified under 8413.11 or 8413.19.