SITCSection 7

Liquid Pumps, N.E.S.

Name: Liquid Pumps, N.E.S. (SITC 74271) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 74271Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $66.1M; YTD $394.1M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $59.3M

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U.S. imports of liquid pumps, n.e.s. (SITC 74271) totaled $66.1M in July 2026, traded with 60 countries.

Importers of Liquid Pumps, N.E.S. paid $9.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $41.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Liquid Pumps, N.E.S. imports of $66.1M in July 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $56.3M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Serving as the broadest residual category for liquid-moving equipment, this heading captures pumps for liquids that do not fit any of the more specific pump classifications — whether by operating principle, application, or design feature. Jet pumps, electromagnetic pumps, and certain specialty pumps for cryogenic or ultra-high-purity liquids may land here when no dedicated heading applies. Because this is a catch-all, classification disputes are relatively common, and importers should be prepared to demonstrate why a pump does not belong in a more specific heading.

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2.7K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$66.1MYoY · Pro

Exports

$59.3MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$67.9M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 196 of 642 in section 7

Share of section 7 imports0.04%

Basic heading 74271 · $66.1M of $175.6B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Taiwan and China together supply 47% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of pumps most commonly end up classified in this residual N.E.S. heading?

Jet pumps (which use a high-velocity fluid stream to entrain and move another fluid), electromagnetic pumps (used for liquid metals), and certain hybrid or novel-design pumps that do not fit the reciprocating, rotary, or centrifugal categories are typical candidates. Importers should document why the pump's operating principle excludes it from each more specific heading.

Is there a risk of reclassification out of the N.E.S. heading during CBP examination?

Yes. CBP may reclassify a pump from the N.E.S. heading into a more specific category if examination reveals it fits a defined operating principle or application. Importers can mitigate this risk by obtaining a binding ruling in advance, particularly for novel pump designs or high-value shipments where duty differences between headings are significant.