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U.S. imports of liquid elevators (HS 841382) totaled $400K in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Liquid Elevators paid $20K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $146K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Liquid Elevators imports of $400K in April 2026 ran 67% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLiquid elevators — devices that lift fluids by means of an endless chain of buckets, screws, or similar mechanisms rather than by pressure — occupy a narrow but distinct classification separate from conventional pumps. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (8413820000), simplifying entry filing but requiring importers to confirm that the mechanism genuinely qualifies as a liquid elevator rather than a pump. Taiwan and Mexico are the leading sources of US imports under this heading. Because the commercial volume is relatively modest and the product type is specialized, buyers should retain technical documentation demonstrating the lifting mechanism to support classification at the border.
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A liquid elevator moves fluid by mechanical displacement — typically an endless chain of buckets, a screw conveyor, or similar device — rather than by creating pressure differentials as pumps do. CBP may request technical drawings or manufacturer specifications to confirm the operating principle, particularly when the device could plausibly be classified as a pump under heading 8413.70 or 8413.81.
Unlike centrifugal or other pump categories, liquid elevators are not further subdivided in the US HTS by size, power, or application. All liquid elevators, regardless of capacity or design variant, classify under 8413820000, which simplifies entry but places the classification burden on correctly distinguishing the product from pumps at the heading level.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $247K | $20K | -$227K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $55K | $8K | -$48K |
| ARGENTINA | -- | $40K | +$40K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $37K | +$37K |
| CANADA | $7K | $25K | +$18K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8413820000 | LIQUID ELEVATORS | $400K | 13.36% | $20K |
LIQUID ELEVATORS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8413820000 | LIQUID ELEVATORS | $183K |
LIQUID ELEVATORS
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DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $228K | $29K | -$198K |
| Missouri | -- | $76K | +$76K |
| California | $52K | $23K | -$28K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $215K | $13K | -$203K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $94K | -- | -$94K |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | -- | $58K | +$58K |