Product classification

HS code for Towable air compressor: 8414.40

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

Classification of towable air compressor under HS 8414.40

Towable air compressors are classified under HS code 8414.40, which specifically covers air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing. This classification is unique because it combines a piece of machinery (the compressor) with a transport mechanism (the chassis). According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, for a product to fall under 8414.40, the compressor must be permanently mounted on a chassis designed to be towed by another vehicle. This distinguishes it from stationary industrial compressors or portable units that are hand-carried. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading text for 8414 explicitly includes air compressors, and the subheading 8414.40 provides the most specific description for the mobile, towable variety used in construction and roadwork. The integration of the wheels and the towing hitch into the compressor's frame is the primary factor that directs the product to this specific code.

Covers
  • Portable diesel air compressors on wheels
  • Construction-grade towable compressors
  • Mobile rotary screw compressors
  • Wheeled reciprocating air compressors
  • Trailer-mounted pneumatic power units
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. A common error is classifying these units under 8414.80, which is the general category for other air or gas compressors. This usually happens when the towable nature of the unit is overlooked. Another misclassification is 8716, which covers trailers. However, because the unit is a functional machine (a compressor) and the chassis is an integral part of that machine, Note 2 to Section XVI dictates that it remains in Chapter 84. If the compressor is merely placed on a standard trailer without being integrated, the components might need to be classified separately.

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 towable air compressor), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841440 (the code used for towable 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 towable 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 towable 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 towable air compressor

What is the HS code for Towable air compressor?

The HS code for Towable air compressor is 841440 (Compressors; air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing). The HS code for air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing is 8414.40.

How do I classify Towable air compressor for customs?

Towable 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 if the compressor is on a skid instead of wheels?

If the compressor is mounted on a skid (a base without wheels), it is no longer classified under 8414.40 and would typically move to 8414.80.

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

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841440 (the code used for towable 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 towable air compressor (HS 841440)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 841440 (the code used for towable 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 Towable air compressor the same in all countries?

The base HS code 841440 for Towable 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 towable air compressor in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 841440 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for towable 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).