HS code for portable fan
The U.S. HS code for a portable fan is usually 8414.51.90.90 (desk or handheld), with a 4.7% general duty and an estimated total of 17.2% from China and 17.2% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 42.2% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desk or handheld | 8414.51.90.90 | 4.7% | 17.2% |
- 8414.51.90.90: Fans / Other
What decides the code
A portable fan with a self-contained electric motor is classified as a table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fan under heading 8414, in subheading 8414.51.90.90.
- The product is a fan with a self-contained electric motor, which places it in heading 8414.
- Motor output not exceeding 125 W puts it in subheading 8414.51.
- Desk or handheld use makes it a table fan, so it stays in 8414.51 rather than a fan for other uses.
- It is not fitted with filters or built as a ventilating hood, so it takes the Other lines ending in 8414.51.90.90.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a portable fan under 8414.59 is wrong because that subheading covers fans other than table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans.
- Putting a desk fan in 8414.60 is wrong because that subheading covers ventilating or recycling hoods, not freestanding fans.
- Classifying the fan as a household appliance under 8509 is wrong because heading 8509 covers floor cleaners and similar appliances, not fans.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 17.2% = 4.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 42.2%.
- Vietnam
- 17.2% = 4.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8414.51.90.90, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Desk or handheld
- CN 8414 51 00, 3.2%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a portable fan?
The U.S. HTS code for a portable fan is usually 8414.51.90.90 (desk or handheld). The first six digits, 8414.51, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a portable fan from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8414.51.90.90 is 4.7%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 17.2% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 17.2%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.