Product classification
HS code for Forced air heater: 7322.90
Air heaters and hot air distributors, (not electrically heated), incorporating a motor-driven fan or blower and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Classification of forced air heater under HS 7322.90
Forced air heaters are classified under HS code 7322.90. This classification is determined by the construction and function of the device as a non-electric heating unit made of iron or steel. Heading 7322 covers radiators for central heating and air heaters or hot air distributors which incorporate a motor-driven fan or blower. The "forced air" aspect is the defining characteristic that necessitates the inclusion of a fan, distinguishing it from simple convection heaters. To fall under 7322.90, the heater must not be electrically heated; instead, it typically utilizes gas, oil, or other fuels to generate heat, which is then distributed by the integrated blower. The classification remains in Chapter 73 because the primary structure is an article of iron or steel, and the heading specifically describes these mechanical heating distributors. This code is vital for industrial and commercial HVAC equipment that relies on combustion rather than electrical resistance for heat generation.
- Covers
- Gas-fired forced air furnaces
- Oil-fired air heaters
- Industrial hot air distributors with fans
- Non-electric space heaters with blowers
- Parts of non-electric air heaters made of iron or steel
- Also under 7322.90
- Powrmatic NVx
- Reznor V3 Series
- Ambirad Radiant Heaters (some models)
- Combat Heating Products
- Benson Heating
Codes often confused with 7322.90
Common mistake. Forced air heaters are often misclassified under HS code 8516.29, which covers electric space heating apparatus. If the heating element is electric, it must be in Chapter 85, regardless of the presence of a fan. Another common error is classification under 8419.89, which covers general machinery for the treatment of materials by a change of temperature. However, because 7322 specifically describes air heaters with fans, it takes precedence over the more general machinery heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732290 (the code used for forced air heater), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732290 (the code used for forced air heater) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 43% 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 732290, not only forced air heater.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $556M 32% of world exports
- 2 United States $411M 23% of world exports
- 3 Canada $120M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $828M 43% of world imports
- 2 Canada $462M 24% of world imports
- 3 Germany $67M 3.4% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 forced air heater
Brazil splits HS 7322.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7322.90.10Liquid-fuel air heaters for motor vehicles
- 7322.90.90Other air heaters, hot air distributors and parts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about forced air heater
What is the HS code for Forced air heater?
The HS code for Forced air heater is 732290 (Air heaters and hot air distributors, (not electrically heated), incorporating a motor-driven fan or blower and parts thereof, of iron or steel). The HS code for non-electric forced air heaters and hot air distributors of iron or steel is 7322.90.
How do I classify Forced air heater for customs?
Forced air heater is classified under HS code 732290 — Air heaters and hot air distributors, (not electrically heated), incorporating a motor-driven fan or blower and parts thereof, of iron or steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include electric portable heaters?
No, electric heaters are classified under heading 8516, as 7322.90 is strictly for non-electrically heated units.
Which countries are the top exporters of forced air heater (HS 732290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732290 (the code used for forced air heater) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($556M, 32% of world exports), the United States ($411M) and Canada ($120M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 forced air heater (HS 732290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732290 (the code used for forced air heater) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($828M, 43% of world imports), Canada ($462M) and Germany ($67M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 Forced air heater the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732290 for Forced air heater 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 forced air heater in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 732290 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for forced air heater depends on the product's details: 7322.90.10 (Liquid-fuel air heaters for motor vehicles), 7322.90.90 (Other air heaters, hot air distributors and parts).