Product classification
HS code for Reciprocating pump: 8413.50
Pumps, reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids.
Classification of reciprocating pump under HS 8413.50
Reciprocating pumps for liquids are classified under HS code 8413.50. This classification is determined by the pump's method of operation, specifically being a "positive displacement" pump where the fluid is moved by the back-and-forth motion of a piston, plunger, or diaphragm. Heading 8413 covers pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device. Subheading 8413.50 is a residual category for reciprocating positive displacement pumps that are not specifically mentioned elsewhere in the heading (such as fuel or oil pumps for internal combustion engines). These pumps are valued for their ability to handle high pressures and provide precise flow rates. The classification remains 8413.50 regardless of whether the pump is powered by an electric motor, an internal combustion engine, or manual labor, as long as the pumping mechanism is reciprocating.
- Covers
- Piston pumps for industrial liquids
- Diaphragm pumps (reciprocating)
- Plunger pumps for high-pressure cleaning
- Dosing pumps using reciprocating action
- Hand-operated reciprocating water pumps
- Also under 8413.50
- Grundfos CRN series (some models)
- Milton Roy metering pumps
- LEWA diaphragm pumps
- Cat Pumps high-pressure piston pumps
- Wilden air-operated double diaphragm pumps
Codes often confused with 8413.50
Common mistake. Reciprocating pumps are often confused with rotary positive displacement pumps, which are classified under HS code 8413.60. The distinction lies in the internal mechanism: reciprocating pumps use linear motion, while rotary pumps use gears, vanes, or lobes in a circular motion. Another common error is classifying air pumps or vacuum pumps here; those are classified under heading 8414. Furthermore, if a pump is integrated into a specific machine (like a decorative fountain with a built-in pump), it might be classified based on the machine's function, though generally, the pump itself remains under 8413.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841350 (the code used for reciprocating pump), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841350 (the code used for reciprocating pump) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 841350, not only reciprocating pump.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.5B 23% of world exports
- 2 United States $2.0B 18% of world exports
- 3 China $1.4B 13% of world exports
World total: $10.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.3B 22% of world imports
- 2 China $784M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Germany $681M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $10.8B 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 reciprocating pump
Brazil splits HS 8413.50 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8413.50.10Non-oxygen reciprocating pumps, over 5 to 600 HP
- 8413.50.90Other reciprocating positive displacement pumps
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about reciprocating pump
What is the HS code for Reciprocating pump?
The HS code for Reciprocating pump is 841350 (Pumps; reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids).
How do I classify Reciprocating pump for customs?
Reciprocating pump is classified under HS code 841350 — Pumps; reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a reciprocating positive displacement pump?
The HS code for reciprocating positive displacement pumps for liquids is 8413.50.
How does 8413.50 differ from 8413.70?
HS code 8413.50 is for reciprocating positive displacement pumps, while 8413.70 is for centrifugal pumps, which use a rotating impeller to move liquid rather than a reciprocating piston.
Which countries are the top exporters of reciprocating pump (HS 841350)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841350 (the code used for reciprocating pump) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.5B, 23% of world exports), the United States ($2.0B) and China ($1.4B). World exports came to about $10.8B, 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 reciprocating pump (HS 841350)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841350 (the code used for reciprocating pump) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.3B, 22% of world imports), China ($784M) and Germany ($681M). World imports came to about $10.8B, 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 Reciprocating pump the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841350 for Reciprocating 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 reciprocating pump in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 841350 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for reciprocating pump depends on the product's details: 8413.50.10 (Non-oxygen reciprocating pumps, over 5 to 600 HP), 8413.50.90 (Other reciprocating positive displacement pumps).