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HTS code for pump: document pump type, fluid, power source, and parts

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

Pump classification starts with what the pump moves and how it works. A centrifugal water pump, hand pump, air pump, vacuum pump, fuel pump, diaphragm pump, peristaltic pump, submersible pump, pump head, motor, impeller, and repair kit can all show up under one supplier category.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use record before broker review. The record should show pump type, fluid or gas moved, power source, motor status, flow specs, parts, accessories, origin, and supplier code.

quick answer

For "hts code for pump", collect pump type, liquid or gas use, application, power source, motor, voltage, flow rate, pressure, materials, inlet and outlet size, parts, kit contents, origin, and supplier code.

A complete electric water pump is not the same file as a hand pump, air pump, vacuum pump, fuel pump, pump head, impeller, housing, seal kit, motor-only shipment, or aquarium pump. The candidate path depends on function and imported condition.

facts to collect for pump

Collect:

Product name, SKU, invoice wording, product page, specification sheet, and packaging copy.
Photos of the pump, nameplate, motor, ports, impeller area if visible, labels, accessories, and box.
Pump type: centrifugal, diaphragm, peristaltic, gear, piston, hand, submersible, vacuum, air, fuel, dosing, aquarium, or pump part.
What it moves: water, oil, fuel, chemical, air, gas, vacuum, slurry, aquarium water, or unknown.
Power source: electric motor, battery, manual hand operation, pneumatic, hydraulic, engine-driven, or motor not included.
Specs: voltage, watts, flow rate, pressure, head, inlet and outlet size, material, seals, and temperature range.
Imported condition: complete pump, pump head, motor, impeller, housing, seal kit, hose set, controller, or repair kit.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code and source notes.

If the shipment includes both pumps and spare parts, create separate candidate rows.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Pump type is not identified.
Liquid, gas, or vacuum use is unclear.
Complete pump and pump parts are mixed.
Motor, voltage, or power source is missing.
Flow, pressure, and port size are absent.
Accessories such as hoses, controllers, seals, or impellers are visible but not listed.
Origin is assumed from the brand owner.
Similar CBP CROSS rulings for pumps, pump parts, motors, air pumps, vacuum pumps, and fluid-handling equipment have not been checked.

These gaps can move the review between pumps, compressors, vacuum equipment, motors, parts, tubing accessories, and repair kits.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows for the actual import: electric water pump, hand pump, air pump, vacuum pump, fuel pump, diaphragm pump, peristaltic pump, submersible pump, aquarium pump, pump head, impeller, motor, seal kit, or repair kit. Each row should cite pump type, medium moved, power source, and contents.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If the supplier code covers complete pumps but the shipment is impellers or seal kits, mark the mismatch. If the product moves air rather than liquid, do not bury that fact.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for pumps, air pumps, vacuum pumps, pump parts, motors, and fluid-handling equipment. Use 19 CFR 177.2 for evidence completeness.

planning path

Start with what the pump moves. Then document mechanism, power source, and imported condition. Complete pumps, parts, and motors should not share one thin record.

For duty exposure, pump type and origin should be checked before the shipment moves. A generic pump code can hide motor facts, parts treatment, and trade remedy exposure.

questions importers ask

Can I use this page as the HTS code for pump?

No. Use it for Planning Use. Entry Use needs broker or customs authority review.

Does the pumped medium matter?

Yes. Water, fuel, air, gas, vacuum, chemicals, and slurry should be separated.

What if I import pump parts only?

Build a parts record. Pump heads, motors, impellers, housings, and seal kits need their own evidence.

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planning boundary

This pump HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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