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U.S. imports of pneumatic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders) (HS 841231) totaled $30.7M in July 2026, traded with 53 countries.
Importers of Pneumatic Power Engines and Motors, Linear Acting (Cylinders) paid $2.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $19.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPneumatic linear actuators use compressed air to generate straight-line force and are ubiquitous in factory automation, packaging machinery, and process control systems. The US schedule divides this heading between tie-rod pneumatic cylinders (8412310040) and all other linear-acting pneumatic motors excluding tie-rod construction (8412310080) — a narrower split than the hydraulic cylinder heading, reflecting the more standardized design landscape in pneumatics. Mexico leads US imports, followed by Germany and Japan, with China also a notable source. Importers sourcing from China should be aware that pneumatic components may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the specific product and applicable exclusions.
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3.2K shipments/mo
Pneumatic linear actuators classified under 841231 lines sourced from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. The applicability depends on the specific 10-digit HTS line and whether any product-specific exclusions have been granted or reinstated by USTR. Importers should check the current USTR exclusion list and CBP's Section 301 guidance at the time of entry, as exclusion status changes periodically.
Tie-rod pneumatic cylinders (8412310040) use external threaded rods running the length of the cylinder to clamp the end caps, a construction common in standard industrial automation. Non-tie-rod cylinders (8412310080) include welded, profile-barrel, and compact designs. The construction method is the controlling factor, and importers should confirm the cylinder body type from manufacturer specifications or product drawings to select the correct line.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$30.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$22.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8412310080 | Linear Acting Pneumatic Mtrs (Cylindrs),Ex Tie-Rod | $27.8M | 7.68% | 65.04% | $2.1M |
| 8412310040 | Linear Acting Pneumatic Motors (Cylndrs), Tie-Rod | $2.9M | 7.28% | 57.15% | $211K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8412310080 | Linear Acting Pneumatic Mtrs (Cylindrs),Ex Tie-Rod | $19.5M |
| 8412310040 | Linear Acting Pneumatic Motors (Cylndrs), Tie-Rod | $3.4M |
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 · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Germany together supply 52% of it.
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rate provision · imports
35.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.64%.