Product classification
HS code for Exhaust fan: 8414.59
Fans, n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51.
Classification of exhaust fan under HS 8414.59
Exhaust fans are classified under HS code 8414.59. This code falls within Chapter 84, which covers machinery and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8414 includes air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors, and fans. Subheading 8414.59 is a residual category for fans that are not elsewhere specified. While 8414.51 covers table, floor, wall, window, ceiling, or roof fans with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125 W, industrial or specialized exhaust fans—such as those used in commercial kitchens, factories, or laboratory hoods—typically fall under 8414.59. The classification depends on the fan's design, power output, and whether it is integrated into a larger system. If the fan is part of a larger machine (like a computer cooling fan), it might still be classified here unless it is considered an integral part of that specific machine's function under other chapters.
- Covers
- Industrial exhaust fans and blowers
- Centrifugal fans for ventilation
- Axial flow fans for industrial use
- Wall-mounted exhaust units exceeding 125 W
- Laboratory fume hood exhaust fans
- Also under 8414.59
- Greenheck Industrial Fans
- Twin City Fan & Blower
- Ziehl-Abegg Fans
- ebm-papst Industrial Fans
- Howden Fans
Codes often confused with 8414.59
Common mistake. Exhaust fans are often misclassified under 8414.51 if the importer assumes all wall-mounted fans belong there; however, 8414.51 is strictly for fans under 125 Watts. Another common error is 8415, which covers air conditioning machines. While an exhaust fan moves air, it does not change the temperature or humidity through a refrigerant cycle, which is the requirement for 8415. Range hoods with fans are also sometimes confused with 8414.59 but have their own subheading at 8414.60.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841459 (the code used for exhaust fan), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841459 (the code used for exhaust fan) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 841459, not only exhaust fan.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $4.3B 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $3.0B 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.7B 8.4% of world exports
World total: $19.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.0B 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.1B 5.2% of world imports
World total: $20.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for exhaust fan
Brazil splits HS 8414.59 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8414.59.10Microfans, casing area under 90 cm²
- 8414.59.90Other fans, including industrial fans
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about exhaust fan
What is the HS code for Exhaust fan?
The HS code for Exhaust fan is 841459 (Fans; n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51).
How do I classify Exhaust fan for customs?
Exhaust fan is classified under HS code 841459 — Fans; n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for an industrial exhaust fan?
The HS code for an industrial exhaust fan is 8414.59.
Is a kitchen range hood classified as an exhaust fan?
No, kitchen range hoods (hoods having a maximum horizontal side not exceeding 120 cm) are specifically classified under HS code 8414.60.
Which countries are the top exporters of exhaust fan (HS 841459)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841459 (the code used for exhaust fan) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.3B, 22% of world exports), Germany ($3.0B) and the United States ($1.7B). World exports came to about $19.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of exhaust fan (HS 841459)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841459 (the code used for exhaust fan) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.0B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($1.2B) and Japan ($1.1B). World imports came to about $20.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Exhaust fan the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841459 for Exhaust fan is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for exhaust fan in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 841459 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for exhaust fan depends on the product's details: 8414.59.10 (Microfans, casing area under 90 cm²), 8414.59.90 (Other fans, including industrial fans).