The tariff classification of a fan from China

N358427
February 9, 2026
CLA-2-84:OT:RR:NC:N1:102
CATEGORY: Classification
TARIFF NO.: 8414.51.9090
Alexander Kopp CVS Pharmacy Inc. One CVS Drive, Mail Code 5055 Woonsocket, RI 02895 RE: The tariff classification of a fan from China Dear Mr. Kopp: In your letter dated February 2, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Descriptive information was provided with your submission. The product in question is referred to as a beauty makeup fan, item number 486061. The fan features seven axial blades, a rubber finish, a self-contained electric motor with an output not exceeding 125 watts, and a silicon stand that allows it to be placed on a table or other types of flat surfaces. The fan, which can also be used as a hand-held product, circulates air to set and dry makeup and skin care products. The applicable subheading for the beauty makeup fan will be 8414.51.9090, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for 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; parts thereof: Fans: Table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125 W: Other: Other. The general rate of duty will be 4.7 ad valorem. The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/. This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to such tariffs.

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Sincerely,
(for) Denise Faingar Designated Official Performing the Duties of the Division Director National Commodity Specialist Division