Subheading · Chapter 84 · Heading 8414

8414.59

8414.59: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans: fans, other

Other fans

Official description Other

8414.59 is the HS subheading for other fans, under heading 8414 in chapter 84.

What you pay

Importing into UK

Customs duty Free – 2% · specific or compound duty standard rate · across 13 national lines depends on the country of origin
Additional duties and charges 6 additional measures Import requirements: 4
VAT 20.00 % import VAT
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Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8414 59 00 00 Other p/st
  2. 8414 59 15 00 Fans of a kind used solely or principally for cooling microprocessors, telecommunication apparatus, automatic data processing machines or units of automatic data processing machines Freep/st
  3. Other p/st
  4. 8414 59 25 00 Axial fans p/st
  5. 8414 59 25 10 For use in civil aircraft p/st
  6. 8414 59 25 50 Axial fans with built-in motor, for the generation of an air flow for the cooling of compressors and the distribution of air with -a direct current operating voltage of more than 10 v but not more than 14 v, or -an alternating current operating voltage of more than 185 v, but not more than 254 v, -an operating temperature of -40 °c or higher, but not higher than 70 °c, for use in the manufacture of heat pump tumble dryers and refrigerators or freezers 2%p/st
  7. 8414 59 25 60 Axial fan, for incorporation into instrument clusters, speedometers and infotainment systems of transport vehicles as motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, with: -an air flow of not more than 0.75 m3/min (cubic meter per minute) -an air pressure of not more than 10 mmh2o -an overall acoustic noise of not more than 45 db(a) -a diameter of not more than 65mm equipped with dc brushless motor with: -a rated voltage between: 3 to 16 vdc -an operating voltage between: 3 to 16 vdc -a rated current between: 0.03 to 0.30 a -an input power between: 0.3 to 1.5 w -a rotation speed between: 2500 to 10000 r.p.m, with or without a heat sink incorporated 2%p/st
  8. 8414 59 25 90 Other 2%p/st
  9. 8414 59 35 00 Centrifugal fans p/st
  10. 8414 59 35 10 For use in civil aircraft p/st
  11. 8414 59 35 20 Radial fan, with: -a dimension of 25mm (height) x 85mm (width) x 85mm (depth), -a weight of 120 g, -a rated voltage of 13.6 vdc (direct current voltage), -an operating voltage of 9 vdc or more but not more than 16 vdc (direct current voltage), -a rated current of 1.1 a (typ), -a rated power of 15 w, -a rotation speed of 500 rpm (revolutions per minute) or more but not more than 4800 rpm (revolutions per minute) (free flow), -an air flow of not more than 17.5 litre/s, -an air pressure of not more than16 mm h2o ≈ 157 pa, -an overall sound pressure of not more than 58 db(a) at 4800 rpm (revolutions per minute), and with a fin (fan interconnect network) interface for communication with the heating and air-conditioning control unit used in car seat ventilation systems 2%p/st
  12. 8414 59 35 30 Electric blower for cooling the high-voltage battery of a hybrid passenger car with: -a control unit, -mosfet inverter, -a voltage of 9 v or more but not more than 16 v, -ambient temperature of - 40 °c or more, but not more than 80 °c, for use in the manufacture of hybrid passenger cars 2%p/st
  13. 8414 59 35 40 Electric blower for cooling the battery module: -with an operating voltage of 9 vdc or more but not more than 16 vdc, -with a centrifugal electric fan, -with a connector, -with a plastic case, -with or without a control unit for the fan electric motor, for use in the production of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles 2%p/st
  14. 8414 59 35 50 Dc motor centrifugal fan with: -a nominal voltage of 8 v or more, but not more than 13 v, -a nominal maximum speed of 1400 rpm or more, but not more than 1950 rpm, -a horizontal or vertical position of the fan blades shaft, -a boosting time of not more than 10 seconds, -a cable with a length of 30 cm or more, but not more than 50 cm, with rast 2.5 connector, -a nominal power of 0.7 w or more, but not more than 3.5 w, -a tacho or feedback signal to monitor the speed 2%p/st
  15. 8414 59 35 90 Other 2%p/st
  16. 8414 59 95 00 Other p/st
  17. 8414 59 95 10 For use in civil aircraft p/st
  18. 8414 59 95 90 Other 2%p/st

Additional duties and import rules

Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.

Additional duties and charges 6

  • Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
    Applies to goods from
    Belarus, Russia
    Legal act
    2022 No. 376
    Documents
    • 9008
  • Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    Legal act
    S.I. 2018/1249
    Documents
    • C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
  • Duty suspensionNon preferential duty under end-use Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    Legal act
    S.I. 2020/1430
    Documents
    • N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
    Tariff lines
    on 3 of 13 lines
  • Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-use Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    In force
    until 31 December 2028
    Legal act
    2020 No. 1435
    Documents
    • N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
    Tariff lines
    on 1 of 13 lines
  • Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    Legal act
    2020 No. 1431
    Documents
    • C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
    Tariff lines
    on 4 of 13 lines
  • Duty suspensionAutonomous tariff suspension Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    In force
    until 31 December 2028
    Legal act
    2020 No. 1435
    Tariff lines
    on 1 of 13 lines

Import requirements 4

  • Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
    Applies to goods from
    North Korea
    Legal act
    S.I. 2019/411
  • Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
    Applies to goods from
    Russia, Ukraine
    Legal act
    2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
    Documents
    • 9011
    • 9022
    • 9038
    • 9009
    • 9010
    • 9017
  • Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
    Applies to goods from
    Iran, North Korea
    Legal act
    S.I. 2019/461, S.I. 2019/411
    Documents
    • Y966 Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)
    • Y920 Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure
  • Import controlImport control on luxury goods
    Applies to goods from
    North Korea
    Legal act
    S.I. 2019/411
    Documents
    • Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
    • Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
    • Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509

Preferential rates by country

Agreement or schemeCountriesRate
standard rate (no agreement)—Free – 2%
DCTS Comprehensive
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 more

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia

Free
European Union (including code "EU")
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia and 23 more

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Free
DCTS Enhanced
Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 more

Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu

Free
CARIFORUM
Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 more

Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago

Free
OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories)
Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 more

Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands

Free
Central America Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama Free
SADC EPA Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia Free
Eastern and Southern Africa States Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe Free
CPTPP Brunei, Malaysia Free
UK–Andorra agreement Andorra Free
UK–Albania agreement Albania Free
UK–Australia agreement Australia Free
UK–Canada agreement Canada Free
UK–Switzerland agreement Switzerland Free
UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement Côte d’Ivoire Free
UK–Chile agreement Chile Free
UK–Cameroon agreement Cameroon Free
UK–Colombia agreement Colombia Free
UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement Ceuta & Melilla Free
UK–Ecuador agreement Ecuador Free
UK–Egypt agreement Egypt Free
UK–Fiji agreement Fiji Free
UK–Faroe Islands agreement Faroe Islands Free
UK–Georgia agreement Georgia Free
UK–Ghana agreement Ghana Free
DCTS Standard Indonesia Free
UK–Israel agreement Israel Free
UK–India agreement India Free
UK–Iceland agreement Iceland Free
UK–Jordan agreement Jordan Free
UK–Japan agreement Japan Free
UK–Kenya agreement Kenya Free
UK–South Korea agreement South Korea Free
UK–Lebanon agreement Lebanon Free
UK–Liechtenstein agreement Liechtenstein Free
UK–Morocco agreement Morocco Free
UK–Moldova agreement Moldova Free
UK–North Macedonia agreement North Macedonia Free
UK–Mexico agreement Mexico Free
UK–Norway agreement Norway Free
UK–New Zealand agreement New Zealand Free
UK–Peru agreement Peru Free
UK–Papua New Guinea agreement Papua New Guinea Free
UK–Palestinian Territories agreement Palestinian Territories Free
UK–Serbia agreement Serbia Free
UK–Solomon Islands agreement Solomon Islands Free
UK–Singapore agreement Singapore Free
UK–San Marino agreement San Marino Free
UK–Tunisia agreement Tunisia Free
UK–Türkiye agreement Türkiye Free
UK–Ukraine agreement Ukraine Free
UK–Vietnam agreement Vietnam Free
UK–Samoa agreement Samoa Free
UK–Kosovo agreement Kosovo Free
UK–South Africa agreement South Africa Free

UK: imports by month

last 12 months£482.1m+11.5% · previous 12 months
Average import price£24.31 per kg
Jan 2024: £33.6mFeb 2024: £34.5mMar 2024: £39.2mApr 2024: £37.2mMay 2024: £39.3mJun 2024: £36.9mJul 2024: £32.2mAug 2024: £36mSept 2024: £33.3mOct 2024: £35mNov 2024: £35.4mDec 2024: £30.4mJan 2025: £31mFeb 2025: £38mMar 2025: £38.9mApr 2025: £38.9mMay 2025: £39.1mJun 2025: £34.3mJul 2025: £42.3mAug 2025: £35.8mSept 2025: £42.3mOct 2025: £36.4mNov 2025: £40.8mDec 2025: £33.6mJan 2026: £32.8mFeb 2026: £40.6mMar 2026: £45.8mApr 2026: £39.4mMay 2026: £43.3mJun 2026: £40.9mJul 2026: £47.2mAug 2026: £39.2m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

Main suppliers, last 12 months

CountryValueShareChange
United States £121.1m 25.1% +19.1%
Germany £92.2m 19.1% +5.1%
China £83.4m 17.3% +16.1%
Italy £47.9m 9.9% -4.9%
France £25.7m 5.3% +24.2%
Romania £19.6m 4.1% +65%
Hungary £16.4m 3.4% +21.4%
Spain £8.7m 1.8% -15.7%

Same subheading in other tariffs

World trade in 2024

8414.59 · US$17.8bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$223kUS$223k+US$9.5m+US$146.4m+> US$701.7m

Exports: 198
  1. China: US$4.9bn
  2. Germany: US$2.6bn
  3. United States: US$1.6bn
  4. Italy: US$1.2bn
  5. Vietnam: US$1bn
  6. Mexico: US$701.7m
  7. Thailand: US$580.7m
  8. Japan: US$379.5m
  9. Hungary: US$333.1m
  10. Taiwan: US$315.7m
  11. France: US$300.1m
  12. Philippines: US$284m
  13. South Korea: US$280.3m
  14. United Kingdom: US$266m
  15. Spain: US$225.4m
  16. Netherlands: US$216.6m
  17. Poland: US$213.9m
  18. Canada: US$192.6m
  19. Türkiye: US$164.1m
  20. Czechia: US$146.4m
  21. Denmark: US$142.8m
  22. India: US$128.2m
  23. Romania: US$107.4m
  24. Slovenia: US$106.3m
  25. Austria: US$102m
  26. Malaysia: US$97.3m
  27. Hong Kong SAR China: US$93.8m
  28. Slovakia: US$88.6m
  29. Belgium: US$84.7m
  30. Sweden: US$84.1m
  31. United Arab Emirates: US$82.5m
  32. Switzerland: US$77.6m
  33. Singapore: US$76.3m
  34. Cambodia: US$72.8m
  35. Brazil: US$51.8m
  36. Ireland: US$37.5m
  37. Finland: US$35.8m
  38. Indonesia: US$35.7m
  39. Belarus: US$35.3m
  40. Serbia: US$32.3m
  41. Russia: US$28.3m
  42. North Macedonia: US$25.5m
  43. Australia: US$25.3m
  44. South Africa: US$20.5m
  45. Ukraine: US$15.9m
  46. Bulgaria: US$12.1m
  47. Norway: US$9.8m
  48. Lithuania: US$9.5m
  49. Chile: US$8.4m
  50. Israel: US$8.4m
  51. New Zealand: US$7.4m
  52. Croatia: US$7m
  53. Portugal: US$6.8m
  54. Greece: US$6.8m
  55. Estonia: US$6.7m
  56. Saudi Arabia: US$4.1m
  57. Tunisia: US$3.7m
  58. Kyrgyzstan: US$3.4m
  59. Colombia: US$3.3m
  60. Kazakhstan: US$3.1m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$4.9bn 27.4%
2 Germany US$2.6bn 14.5%
3 United States US$1.6bn 9.2%
4 Italy US$1.2bn 7%
5 Vietnam US$1bn 5.7%
6 Mexico US$701.7m 3.9%
7 Thailand US$580.7m 3.3%
8 Japan US$379.5m 2.1%
9 Hungary US$333.1m 1.9%
10 Taiwan US$315.7m 1.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$3.5bn 19.5%
2 Germany US$1bn 5.9%
3 Mexico US$1bn 5.6%
4 Japan US$845m 4.8%
5 Canada US$646.4m 3.6%
6 China US$595.5m 3.4%
7 Hong Kong SAR China US$562.1m 3.2%
8 United Kingdom US$520.2m 2.9%
9 South Korea US$450.6m 2.5%
10 France US$418.3m 2.4%

Binding rulings for similar goods 37

Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.

  • N365200 U.S. CBP 8 October 2026 · 8414.59.65.60

    The tariff classification of air blowers from China

  • N362414 U.S. CBP 14 July 2026 · 8414.59.30.00

    The tariff classification and country of origin of a turbo thruster kit

  • N362253 U.S. CBP 1 July 2026 · 8414.59.65.90

    The tariff classification of a fan from China

  • N351457 U.S. CBP 6 August 2025 · 8414.59.65.95

    The tariff classification of a module imported from Canada

  • N344807 U.S. CBP 14 January 2025 · 8414.59.65.90

    The tariff classification of a fan blade set from India

  • N339097 U.S. CBP 24 April 2024 · 8414.59.65.90

    The tariff classification of a misting fan from China

  • 600016096 HMRC 22 October 2026 – 21 October 2029 · 8414 59 35 90

    A centrifugal blower assembly designed to provide high-volume cooling airflow to four locomotive traction motors during traction and rheostatic braking. The assembly comprises a casing, inlet and outlet cowling, centrifugal fan impeller and hydrostatic motor. The motor has a keyed shaft onto which…

  • 600015114 HMRC 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2029 · 8414 59 25 90

    350ml Spray Water Fan These are ideal during warm weathers to keep yourself cool. Batteries are required. Cooling spray water Soft fan blades 2 Colours Blue and White 2x AA batteries required (Not included)

  • 600013097 HMRC 20 May 2025 – 19 May 2028 · 8414 59 25 90

    Product is a duct fan. Is powered by mains electricity (230v 50Hz). It comprises an axial fan with diameter of 250mm (propeller type) driven by a single phase electric motor within an outer housing made of impact-resistant, reinforced polypropylene. Intended use is for installation into systems…

  • 600011709 HMRC 30 October 2024 – 29 October 2027 · 8414 59 35 90

    A Rain Blower This item forms part of a satellite telecommunications “system” which is used for communications over commercial frequency satellites. The “system” provides voice and data connectivity to radio frequency (RF) networks. An antenna rain blower is a device designed to remove moisture…

37 rulings in total for this code

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 8414.59 covers 13 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8414.59 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.3% (average 1.7%). 1 of them is duty-free.

Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free – 2%; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.

In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.

In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported other fans worth £482.1m (up 12% on the year before), at an average of £24.31 per kg; United States supplied 25%, followed by Germany.

World trade in other fans reached US$17.8bn in 2024, up 4.7% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 27.4% of the total, ahead of Germany.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans: fans, other?

Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans: fans, other fall under HS subheading 8414.59, part of heading 8414, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8414.59 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8414.59 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2.3%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors…?

China, with US$4.9bn in 2024 (27.4% of world exports).

Which countries can export other fans to the UK duty-free?

174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free – 2% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.

Is there anti-dumping duty on other fans?

The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.

Where does the UK import other fans from?

In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were United States (25%), Germany (19%) and China (17%), out of total imports of £482.1m.