Product classification

HS code for Portable air compressor: 8414.40

Compressors, air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.

Classification of portable air compressor under HS 8414.40

Portable air compressors are classified under HS code 8414.40. This classification is determined by the mechanical function of the device and its specific physical mounting. Heading 8414 covers air or vacuum pumps and air or other gas compressors. Subheading 8414.40 is specifically reserved for air compressors that are mounted on a wheeled chassis designed to be towed by another vehicle. This distinction is vital because the mobility provided by the integrated chassis defines the product's primary commercial identity. These units typically consist of a compressor pump driven by an internal combustion engine or electric motor, all mounted on a frame with axles and wheels. The classification applies to the complete unit as a single functional machine.

Covers
  • Towable diesel-powered air compressors
  • Mobile construction-site air units on wheels
  • Wheeled rotary screw compressors for roadwork
  • Portable piston compressors on towing frames
Also under 8414.40
  • Atlas Copco XAS series
  • Sullair 185
  • Doosan Portable Power P185
  • Kaeser M27
  • Chicago Pneumatic CPS

Codes often confused with 8414.40

Common mistake. Portable air compressors are frequently misclassified under HS code 8414.80, which is the general category for other air compressors, including stationary units. The presence of a towing chassis is the deciding factor for 8414.40. Another error involves classifying the unit as a trailer under HS code 8716; however, since the chassis is an integral part of the machinery, the compressor function takes precedence. Small, hand-carried compressors without a towing chassis also fall under 8414.80 rather than 8414.40.

8414.80Pumps and compressors; for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 841487.16Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof

Top exporters and importers of HS 841440 (the code used for portable air compressor), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841440 (the code used for portable air compressor) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 7.8% 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 841440, not only portable air compressor.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Belgium $208M
  2. 2 China $203M
  3. 3 Germany $106M

World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $94M
  2. 2 United States $74M
  3. 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$70M

World total: $1.2B 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 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. 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 portable air compressor

Brazil splits HS 8414.40 into 3 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 portable air compressor

What is the HS code for Portable air compressor?

The HS code for Portable air compressor is 841440 (Compressors; air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing).

How do I classify Portable air compressor for customs?

Portable air compressor is classified under HS code 841440 — Compressors; air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for a towable air compressor?

A towable air compressor mounted on a wheeled chassis is classified under HS code 8414.40.

Does 8414.40 include small portable compressors with handles?

No, 8414.40 is specifically for units on a wheeled chassis for towing. Small portable units with handles or small wheels for manual movement are usually classified under 8414.80.

Which countries are the top exporters of portable air compressor (HS 841440)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841440 (the code used for portable air compressor) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($208M, 20% of world exports), China ($203M) and Germany ($106M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 portable air compressor (HS 841440)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 841440 (the code used for portable air compressor) in UN Comtrade data were India ($94M, 7.8% of world imports), the United States ($74M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $70M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Portable air compressor the same in all countries?

The base HS code 841440 for Portable air 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 portable air compressor in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 841440 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for portable air compressor depends on the product's details: 8414.40.10 (Towable reciprocating air compressors), 8414.40.20 (Towable screw air compressors), 8414.40.90 (Other towable air compressors).