Product classification
HS code for Industrial fan: 8414.59
Fans, n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51.
Classification of industrial fan under HS 8414.59
Industrial fans are classified under HS code 8414.59. Heading 8414 encompasses air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors, and fans. The classification within this heading is primarily driven by the fan's power consumption and its physical configuration. Subheading 8414.51 is limited to fans with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125 W, which typically covers domestic or small office fans. Industrial fans, which are designed for heavy-duty ventilation, cooling, or exhaust in factories and commercial buildings, almost always exceed this wattage or are designed without a self-contained motor for integration into larger systems, thus falling into the 'other' category of 8414.59. This classification ensures that high-capacity air-moving equipment is distinguished from consumer-grade appliances.
- Covers
- Centrifugal fans for industrial ventilation
- Axial flow fans for cooling towers
- Industrial exhaust blowers
- Cross-flow fans for machinery cooling
- Large-scale wall or roof fans exceeding 125 W
- Pneumatic conveyor 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. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 8414.51. Importers may mistakenly use this code for small industrial fans, but if the motor exceeds 125 W, 8414.59 is mandatory. Another area of confusion is HS code 8414.80, which covers air compressors. While both move air, fans are designed to move large volumes at low pressure, whereas compressors are designed for high pressure. Furthermore, fans integrated into specific machinery might be classified under the machinery's own heading (e.g., Chapter 84 or 85) if they are considered an inseparable part of that machine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841459 (the code used for industrial fan), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841459 (the code used for industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial fan
What is the HS code for Industrial fan?
The HS code for Industrial fan is 841459 (Fans; n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51). The HS code for industrial fans, specifically those not for domestic use or exceeding 125 W, is 8414.59.
How do I classify Industrial fan for customs?
Industrial fan is classified under HS code 841459 — Fans; n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8414.59 include portable industrial blowers?
Yes, as long as they are intended for industrial use and meet the technical criteria of heading 8414, portable industrial blowers are classified under 8414.59.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial fan (HS 841459)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841459 (the code used for industrial 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 industrial fan (HS 841459)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841459 (the code used for industrial 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 Industrial fan the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841459 for Industrial 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 industrial fan in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 841459 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial fan depends on the product's details: 8414.59.10 (Microfans, casing area under 90 cm²), 8414.59.90 (Other fans, including industrial fans).