Product classification
HS code for Ventilation fan: 8414.59
Fans, n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51.
Classification of ventilation fan under HS 8414.59
HS code 8414.59 is applied to ventilation fans that are not specifically designed for domestic use or incorporated into other complex machinery. This code falls under Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8414 specifically addresses air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors, and fans. Subheading 8414.59 is a residual category for "other" fans that do not meet the criteria of 8414.51, which is reserved for table, floor, wall, window, ceiling, or roof fans with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125 W. These are typically industrial-grade fans used for air circulation in large buildings, factories, or mines. The classification depends on the fan's capacity, motor power, and industrial application. If the fan is part of a larger system like an air conditioner, it may be classified elsewhere, but as a standalone component, 8414.59 is the standard.
- Covers
- Industrial axial flow fans
- Centrifugal ventilation fans
- Industrial exhaust fans
- Roof-mounted industrial ventilators (fan only)
- Cross-flow fans for industrial cooling
- 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. This code is strictly for small-scale fans (under 125W) intended for domestic or office use. Another common error is using 8415.83, which is for air conditioning units; a fan only becomes part of 8415 if it includes elements to change both temperature and humidity.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841459 (the code used for ventilation fan), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841459 (the code used for ventilation 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 ventilation 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 ventilation 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 ventilation fan
What is the HS code for Ventilation fan?
The HS code for Ventilation fan is 841459 (Fans; n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51). The HS code for industrial or non-domestic ventilation fans is 8414.59.
How do I classify Ventilation fan for customs?
Ventilation fan is classified under HS code 841459 — Fans; n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a blower classified under the same code?
Yes, most industrial blowers used for ventilation purposes are classified under 8414.59, though high-pressure compressors may fall under 8414.80.
Which countries are the top exporters of ventilation fan (HS 841459)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841459 (the code used for ventilation 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 ventilation fan (HS 841459)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841459 (the code used for ventilation 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 Ventilation fan the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841459 for Ventilation 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 ventilation fan in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 841459 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for ventilation fan depends on the product's details: 8414.59.10 (Microfans, casing area under 90 cm²), 8414.59.90 (Other fans, including industrial fans).