U.S. imports of vacuum pumps (HS 841410) totaled $72.6M in August 2026, imported from 62 countries.
Importers of Vacuum Pumps paid $8.1M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 11.10% of the $72.6M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Vacuum Pumps imports of $72.6M in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $61.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataVacuum pumps serve as critical process equipment across semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory instrumentation, and industrial packaging — applications that demand tight performance tolerances and often require compliance with end-use regulations beyond customs. Germany and Japan dominate US supply under this heading, reflecting the precision engineering requirements of high-vacuum and ultra-high-vacuum applications where European and Japanese manufacturers hold strong market positions. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (8414100000), so classification is straightforward, but importers should verify whether specific units are subject to export controls in the country of origin, as advanced vacuum technology can carry dual-use restrictions.
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4.2K shipments/mo
Vacuum pumps from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the specific product configuration. Germany and Japan — the leading suppliers — are not currently subject to Section 301 measures, though Section 232 considerations can apply to certain steel or aluminum content in the equipment. Importers should confirm current trade-remedy applicability with a licensed customs broker at the time of entry.
The key distinction is operating pressure range and direction of flow: vacuum pumps evacuate a chamber below atmospheric pressure, while compressors raise gas pressure above atmospheric. Manufacturer technical specifications showing inlet and outlet pressure ratings, along with the intended application, are the primary documents used to support classification under 8414.10 versus the compressor subheadings of 8414.
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Imports
$72.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$42.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $725.5M of Vacuum Pumps.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 6 of 10 in heading 8414
Subheading 841410 · $72.6M of $1.4B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8414100000 | Vacuum Pumps | $72.6M | 11.10% | 88.58% | $8.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8414100000 | Vacuum Pumps | $42.5M |
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
Germany and Korea, South together supply 43% of it. China pays 38.3% duty; Canada 2.8%.
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rate provision · imports
11.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.10% of total import value.