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NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters; gas-tight biological safety cabinets, whether or not fitted with filters
Fans - Table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125 W
Definition and scope of subheading 8414 51
Subheading 8414 51 of the Combined Nomenclature covers table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125 W. This includes small desk fans, standing column fans, oscillating wall fans, window exhaust fans, decorative ceiling fans and USB-powered portable fans. The subheading covers fans intended for domestic and office use, characterised by low motor power. Classification requires precise determination of the electric motor output, which must not exceed 125 W. Fans with motor output above 125 W are classified under subheading 8414 59. Classification follows GRI Rules 1 and 6. Where classification doubts arise, a BTI ruling is recommended.
Import requirements for table fans (8414 51)
Importing fans under subheading 8414 51 into the EU requires compliance with the Union Customs Code. Electric fans are subject to LVD 2014/35/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU requiring CE marking. Fans are subject to ecodesign requirements under Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2012 regarding fan energy efficiency. Consumer fans must comply with general product safety provisions (Regulation (EU) 2023/988). Electrical products must include operating instructions in EU languages. Power cords and plugs must meet national standards. Import documents include the commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration, LVD and EMC test reports and energy efficiency data sheet. MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 8414 51
MFN duty rates for fans under subheading 8414 51 should be verified in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs and GSP. Table fans are mass-produced consumer products, imported mainly from China and East Asia. Importers should check TARIC for anti-dumping measures. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to sanctions. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. Fans must meet energy efficiency standards as a condition for EU market placement. Incorrect CE marking or missing documentation may result in goods being detained at the border. All rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.
Household fans - EU energy labels
CN code 8414 51 covers table fans up to 125 W. Import requires compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and, for pressure equipment, PED 2014/68/EU. Refrigerating compressors fall under the EU F-gas Regulation. Fans and hoods must meet ecodesign ErP requirements. Customs clearance requires CE certificate and technical documentation.
Frequently asked questions
What fans does subheading 8414 51 cover?
Subheading 8414 51 covers table, floor, wall, window, ceiling and roof fans with an electric motor output not exceeding 125 W. These include desk fans, column fans, oscillating wall fans, window exhaust fans, decorative ceiling fans and USB fans. The criterion is motor power not exceeding 125 W. Fans above 125 W are classified under 8414 59. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What certifications are required for fans under 8414 51?
Fans under 8414 51 require CE marking based on LVD 2014/35/EU and EMC 2014/30/EU. An EU declaration of conformity, electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility test reports are required. Fans are subject to ecodesign energy efficiency requirements. Operating instructions in EU languages are mandatory. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
How to distinguish subheading 8414 51 from 8414 59?
Subheading 8414 51 covers fans with electric motor output up to 125 W, while 8414 59 covers fans with output above 125 W. The distinguishing criterion is the self-contained electric motor output. Power is determined from the manufacturer rated input power specification. Where classification is uncertain, a BTI ruling is recommended, and duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What CE requirements apply to table fans up to 125 W CN 8414 51?
Table fans up to 125 W CN 8414 51 require CE marking under Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Additional requirements may apply: PED (pressure), F-gas (refrigerating) or ecodesign ErP (fans).
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