Air Compressor — HS Code
Air or vacuum pumps, air or gas compressors — reciprocating compressors of a gauge pressure not exceeding 15 bar
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HS Code
8414 — Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 84 — Machinery
Heading
8414 — Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — piston air compressors are classified under 8414.40 as reciprocating compressors
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
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Reciprocating (piston) air compressors for pneumatic tools and industrial use are classified under 8414.40. Rotary screw compressors are 8414.80. Small compressors for refrigerators and air-conditioners are 8414.30. Portable compressor units with a tank and electric motor are classified as complete machines under 8414.40. Air compressor accessories (hoses, pressure gauges, regulators) are classified separately. The tank/receiver capacity does not affect the HS classification. Turbochargers for engines are 8414.59 (turboblowers). Oil-free compressors follow the same classification as oil-lubricated models.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8414.40.10
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8414.40.10
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8414.40.10
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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