Product classification
HS code for Vacuum pump: 8414.10
Pumps, vacuum.
Classification of vacuum pump under HS 8414.10
Vacuum pumps are classified under HS code 8414.10 because they are mechanical devices designed to evacuate air or other gases from a sealed volume, thereby creating a partial or total vacuum. According to the General Interpretative Rules (GIR) 1 and 6, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8414 specifically covers air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors, and fans. The subcategory 8414.10 is reserved for pumps that function by removing gas molecules from a sealed container to leave behind a partial vacuum. These devices are distinguished from air compressors by their direction of flow and pressure differential; while compressors increase the pressure of a gas, vacuum pumps decrease the pressure within a system relative to the atmosphere. The classification applies regardless of the pump's mechanical principle, whether it operates via positive displacement, momentum transfer, or entrapment, provided the primary function is the creation of a vacuum.
- Covers
- Rotary vane vacuum pumps
- Diaphragm vacuum pumps
- Liquid ring vacuum pumps
- Diffusion pumps for high vacuum applications
- Cryogenic vacuum pumps
- Piston-operated vacuum pumps
- Scroll vacuum pumps
- Also under 8414.10
- Leybold SOGEVAC
- Edwards nXDS
- Pfeiffer HiPace
- Agilent IDP
- Busch R5
Codes often confused with 8414.10
Common mistake. Vacuum pumps are frequently misclassified under HS code 8413, which covers pumps for liquids. If a pump is designed to move fluids rather than gases, it must be classified under 8413. Additionally, they are sometimes confused with air compressors under HS code 8414.80; however, if the primary intent is to create a vacuum rather than deliver compressed air, 8414.10 is the correct designation. Laboratory glassware that creates a vacuum via water aspiration may also be misclassified here but belongs in Chapter 70.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841410 (the code used for vacuum pump), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841410 (the code used for vacuum pump) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 841410, not only vacuum pump.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.2B 20% of world exports
- 2 Japan $829M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $544M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $5.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $867M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $750M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $386M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $5.9B 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 vacuum pump
Brazil classifies vacuum pump under NCM 8414.10.00: HS 8414.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about vacuum pump
What is the HS code for Vacuum pump?
The HS code for Vacuum pump is 841410 (Pumps; vacuum). The primary HS code for a mechanical vacuum pump is 8414.10.
How do I classify Vacuum pump for customs?
Vacuum pump is classified under HS code 841410 — Pumps; vacuum. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include hand-operated vacuum pumps?
Yes, HS code 8414.10 covers vacuum pumps regardless of whether they are power-operated or hand-operated, provided they meet the functional definition of a vacuum pump.
Which countries are the top exporters of vacuum pump (HS 841410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841410 (the code used for vacuum pump) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.2B, 20% of world exports), Japan ($829M) and China ($544M). World exports came to about $5.8B, 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 vacuum pump (HS 841410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841410 (the code used for vacuum pump) in UN Comtrade data were China ($867M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($750M) and Germany ($386M). World imports came to about $5.9B, 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 Vacuum pump the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841410 for Vacuum 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 vacuum pump in Brazil?
In Brazil, vacuum pump (HS 841410) is classified under NCM 8414.10.00.