Pumps for liquids — HTS 8413
Pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device; liquid elevators; part thereof
Chapter 84 › Heading 8413
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8413 is a broad product category for equipment that moves liquids. It covers liquid pumps, whether or not they include a measuring device, as well as liquid elevators and parts of those products. Examples may include pumps designed for different operating principles, uses, or construction features, but the heading alone does not identify the exact product classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start by identifying the pump’s technical design and principal function, then follow the more detailed subheadings and tariff-line descriptions. The deciding detail is often the pump type or operating principle, although the tariff may also distinguish capacity, application, construction, or whether the item is a complete pump or a part. Do not assume that material alone determines the code; confirm every description and applicable legal note in the current HTSUS.
What to check
- Identify whether the item is a complete liquid pump, a liquid elevator, or a dedicated part, and do not classify a part as a complete pump.
- Document the pump’s operating principle, such as centrifugal, reciprocating, rotary, or another design, using manufacturer specifications.
- Check the tariff descriptions for distinctions involving measuring devices, capacity, intended use, construction, or other stated characteristics.
- Use engineering drawings, model numbers, catalogs, and bills of materials to match the product to the full 8-digit description.
- Verify the current HTSUS subheading, chapter and section notes, and any relevant Customs rulings; ask a customs broker or classification specialist when the specifications fit more than one provision.
HTS heading 8413 summary
Pumps for liquids is a 4-digit product category containing 6 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8413.30 | Fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines |
| 8413.70 | Other centrifugal pumps |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8413.11.00.00 👉 | Pumps for dispensing fuel or lubricants, of the type used in filling-stations or in garages | Free | — | 35% |
| 8413.19.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 35% |
| 8413.20.00.00 👉 | Hand pumps, other than those of subheading 8413.11 or 8413.19 | Free | — | 35% |
| 8413.40.00.00 👉 | Concrete pumps | Free | — | 35% |
| 8413.50.00 👉 | Other reciprocating positive displacement pumps | Free | — | 35% |
| 8413.60.00 👉 | Other rotary positive displacement pumps | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8413?
Pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device; liquid elevators; part thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.