U.S. imports of hand- or foot-operated air pumps (HS 841420) totaled $2.5M in August 2026, imported from 33 countries.
Importers of Hand- or Foot-Operated Air Pumps paid $680K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 27.22% of the $2.5M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Hand- or Foot-Operated Air Pumps imports of $2.5M in August 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataManually operated air pumps — including bicycle floor pumps, ball inflators, and similar hand or foot devices — are widely traded consumer and sporting goods that classify under a single 10-digit line (8414200000). China overwhelmingly dominates supply, with Taiwan and Vietnam as secondary sources, and Chinese-origin goods under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a material cost factor for importers of high-volume, price-sensitive consumer products. Despite their mechanical simplicity, these pumps can trigger Consumer Product Safety Commission oversight when marketed for consumer use, and importers should confirm applicable safety standards for their specific product.
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311 shipments/mo
Yes. Hand- and foot-operated air pumps imported from China are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN duty. Given China's dominant position as a supplier under this heading, importers sourcing from Vietnam or Taiwan as alternatives should verify that those goods meet rules-of-origin requirements and are not subject to transshipment scrutiny.
Hand air pumps sold to consumers may fall under CPSC jurisdiction if they present a safety hazard, and importers should assess whether their products require testing under applicable ASTM or CPSC standards. Products marketed for bicycle use may also need to meet retailer-specific compliance programs. These are distinct from customs classification requirements and should be addressed before the goods reach distribution.
HSChapter 84
Subheading 9 of 10 in heading 8414
Subheading 841420 · $2.5M 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8414200000 | Hand- or Foot-Operated Air Pumps | $2.5M | 27.22% | 102.08% | $680K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8414200000 | Hand- or Foot-Operated Air Pumps | $894K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$894KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $36.4M of Hand- or Foot-Operated Air Pumps.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Taiwan together supply 68% of it. China pays 34.4% duty; Taiwan 11.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
9.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 27.22% of total import value.