Product classification
HS code for Rotary hydraulic motor: 8412.29
Engines, hydraulic power engines and motors, other than linear acting (cylinders).
Classification of rotary hydraulic motor under HS 8412.29
Rotary hydraulic motors are classified under HS code 8412.29. This classification is based on the mechanical function and power source of the device. Heading 8412 covers "Other engines and motors," including hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-electric power units. Within this heading, the 8412.2x series is dedicated specifically to hydraulic power engines and motors. The distinction between subheadings is based on the type of motion produced. Subheading 8412.21 is reserved for linear acting motors, such as hydraulic cylinders. Consequently, any hydraulic motor that produces rotational motion (torque) rather than linear force is classified under the residual subheading 8412.29. This includes various designs such as gear, vane, and piston motors that convert fluid pressure into continuous rotary movement.
- Covers
- Hydraulic gear motors
- Hydraulic vane motors
- Radial piston hydraulic motors
- Axial piston hydraulic motors
- Hydraulic orbital motors
- Also under 8412.29
- Danfoss OMT hydraulic motors
- Bosch Rexroth A6VM hydraulic motors
- Parker Hannifin F11 hydraulic motors
- Eaton Char-Lynn hydraulic motors
- Kawasaki Staffa hydraulic motors
Codes often confused with 8412.29
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8413.60, which covers rotary positive displacement pumps. While pumps and motors may look identical and share internal components, their function is opposite: a pump converts mechanical energy into hydraulic flow, while a motor converts hydraulic flow into mechanical torque. Another common error is using 8412.21. This code is strictly for linear actuators (cylinders). If the device rotates a shaft, it must be 8412.29. Additionally, electric motors used in hydraulic systems must be classified in heading 8501, not 8412.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841229 (the code used for rotary hydraulic motor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841229 (the code used for rotary hydraulic motor) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 841229, not only rotary hydraulic motor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $807M 16% of world exports
- 2 United States $660M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $631M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $935M 17% of world imports
- 2 China $606M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $549M 10% of world imports
World total: $5.5B 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 rotary hydraulic motor
Brazil classifies rotary hydraulic motor under NCM 8412.29.00: HS 8412.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rotary hydraulic motor
What is the HS code for Rotary hydraulic motor?
The HS code for Rotary hydraulic motor is 841229 (Engines; hydraulic power engines and motors, other than linear acting (cylinders)). The HS code for a rotary hydraulic motor is 8412.29, which encompasses hydraulic power engines and motors that are not linear acting.
How do I classify Rotary hydraulic motor for customs?
Rotary hydraulic motor is classified under HS code 841229 — Engines; hydraulic power engines and motors, other than linear acting (cylinders). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a hydraulic pump be classified under this code?
No, hydraulic pumps are classified under heading 8413. Even if a unit is capable of acting as both a pump and a motor, it is typically classified based on its primary intended use or as a pump if the functions are equal, per GRI 3(c).
Which countries are the top exporters of rotary hydraulic motor (HS 841229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841229 (the code used for rotary hydraulic motor) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($807M, 16% of world exports), the United States ($660M) and China ($631M). World exports came to about $5.1B, 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 rotary hydraulic motor (HS 841229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841229 (the code used for rotary hydraulic motor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($935M, 17% of world imports), China ($606M) and Germany ($549M). World imports came to about $5.5B, 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 Rotary hydraulic motor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841229 for Rotary hydraulic motor 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 rotary hydraulic motor in Brazil?
In Brazil, rotary hydraulic motor (HS 841229) is classified under NCM 8412.29.00.