Product classification
HS code for Fan coil unit: 8415.83
Air conditioning machines, containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, not incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Classification of fan coil unit under HS 8415.83
A Fan Coil Unit (FCU) is classified under HS code 8415.83. This code refers to air conditioning machines that contain a motor-driven fan but do not incorporate a refrigerating unit. In the context of HVAC systems, an FCU is a terminal unit that utilizes a coil (through which hot or cold water flows from a central plant) and a fan to circulate air. Because the FCU does not contain its own compressor or self-contained refrigeration cycle (unlike a window AC or a split system), it cannot be classified under subheadings that specify "incorporating a refrigerating unit." Instead, it falls under the "other" category of 8415, specifically 8415.83, which recognizes the presence of the fan and the heat exchange function without the refrigerant-cycle components. This classification is essential for distinguishing between standalone air conditioners and components of centralized hydronic systems.
- Covers
- Chilled water fan coil units
- Hot water fan coil units
- Vertical stack fan coil units
- Horizontal ceiling-mounted FCUs
- Cassette-type fan coil units
- Also under 8415.83
- Munters Desiccant Dehumidifiers
- Portacool Evaporative Coolers
- Condair Humidifiers
- Carrier Air Handling Units (non-refrigerated models)
- Honeywell Evaporative Air Coolers
Codes often confused with 8415.83
Common mistake. FCUs are often misclassified under 8415.10 (window or wall types) or 8415.81/82 (units with refrigerating units). They are also sometimes confused with simple fans under 8414.59; however, the presence of a heating or cooling coil necessitates classification under 8415.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841583 (the code used for fan coil unit), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841583 (the code used for fan coil unit) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 841583, not only fan coil unit.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $449M 11% of world exports
- 2 Germany $440M 11% of world exports
- 3 China $361M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $878M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $402M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 France $210M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $4.2B 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 code for fan coil unit
Brazil classifies fan coil unit under NCM 8415.83.00: HS 8415.83 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fan coil unit
What is the HS code for Fan coil unit?
The HS code for Fan coil unit is 841583 (Air conditioning machines; containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, not incorporating a refrigerating unit). The HS code for a fan coil unit that does not incorporate a refrigerating unit is 8415.83.
How do I classify Fan coil unit for customs?
Fan coil unit is classified under HS code 841583 — Air conditioning machines; containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, not incorporating a refrigerating unit. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does an FCU require a compressor to be in 8415.83?
No, 8415.83 is specifically for units that do not have a compressor or refrigerating unit but do have a fan and a heat exchanger.
Which countries are the top exporters of fan coil unit (HS 841583)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841583 (the code used for fan coil unit) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($449M, 11% of world exports), Germany ($440M) and China ($361M). World exports came to about $4.1B, 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 fan coil unit (HS 841583)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841583 (the code used for fan coil unit) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($878M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($402M) and France ($210M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 Fan coil unit the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841583 for Fan coil unit 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 fan coil unit in Brazil?
In Brazil, fan coil unit (HS 841583) is classified under NCM 8415.83.00.