U.S. imports of Towable Wheeled Air Compressors (HS 841440) totaled $9.6M in August 2026, imported from 28 countries.
Importers of Towable Wheeled Air Compressors paid $1.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.07% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAir compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing are self-contained, portable compressed-air units used primarily in construction, mining, and infrastructure maintenance — applications where a fixed power source is unavailable. Belgium and Japan lead US imports under this heading, with France and Germany also significant, reflecting European dominance in portable compressor manufacturing for heavy-duty site work. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (8414400000), but importers should confirm that the unit is genuinely designed for towing rather than for stationary installation, as that distinction governs classification versus other compressor subheadings.
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93 import shipments a month
CBP looks for a purpose-built wheeled undercarriage with a tow hitch, axle, and road-worthy tires integral to the compressor unit — not merely a compressor placed on a generic cart. The unit should be designed to be towed by a vehicle on public roads or job-site terrain. Compressors on skids or stationary frames, even if fitted with wheels for shop movement, generally do not qualify and would classify elsewhere under heading 8414.
Towable compressors powered by diesel engines may be subject to EPA nonroad engine emission standards, and the engine must comply with the applicable Tier certification for its power rating. DOT requirements for the trailer chassis (lighting, braking) may also apply if the unit is intended for highway towing. These regulatory requirements are separate from customs classification and should be confirmed with the relevant agencies before importation.
Subheading 8 of 10 in heading 8414
Subheading 841440 · $9.6M of $1.4B
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8414400000 | Air Compressors Mount on Wheel Chassis for Towing | $9.6M | 11.07% | 99.97% | $1.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8414400000 | Air Compressors Mount on Wheel Chassis for Towing | $10.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Belgium and Japan together supply 71% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.0300% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.07% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$10.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $123.2M of Towable Wheeled Air Compressors and exported $90.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.