Subheading 8413 81 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other pumps for liquids not classified under subheadings 8413 11 to 8413 70. This is a residual subheading for pumps that do not meet the classification criteria of any preceding subheading of heading 8413. It includes jet pumps (liquid ejectors), liquid vacuum pumps, electromagnetic pumps for liquid metals, piezoelectric pumps, capillary-osmotic pumps and other pumps with unconventional operating principles. Classification under 8413 81 applies when the pump is not a hand pump (8413 20), engine pump (8413 30), concrete pump (8413 40), reciprocating pump (8413 50), rotary pump (8413 60) or centrifugal pump (8413 70). Classification follows GRI Rules 1, 3 and 6. Where doubts arise, a BTI ruling is recommended.

Importing pumps under subheading 8413 81 into the EU requires compliance with the Union Customs Code. The importer must hold an EORI number and file an electronic customs declaration. Pumps are subject to the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 requiring CE marking and a declaration of conformity. Depending on the pump type, additional requirements may apply: PED 2014/68/EU for pressure pumps, ATEX 2014/34/EU for explosive atmosphere pumps, REACH for hazardous substance pumps, LVD 2014/35/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU for electric pumps. Electromagnetic pumps for liquid metals may be subject to dual-use export and import controls. Import documents include the commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration and technical specification describing the operating principle. MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC.

MFN duty rates for pumps under subheading 8413 81 should be verified in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs. As a residual subheading, 8413 81 covers a broad spectrum of pumps with various applications, requiring precise goods descriptions in customs declarations. Importers should check TARIC for anti-dumping duties from specific countries. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions. Dual-use pumps may require export licences from the sending country and import controls in the EU. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. Specialised pumps may benefit from autonomous tariff suspensions. All rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC before filing the customs declaration.

CN code 8413 81 covers other liquid pumps. Import into the EU is subject to TARIC duty rates and requires compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Pumps operating under pressure also fall under the Pressure Equipment Directive PED 2014/68/EU. Centrifugal pumps must meet ecodesign energy efficiency requirements. Customs clearance needs CE certificate and technical documentation.