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Section 301 tariff check for electric fan from China

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

An electric fan from China can be a table fan, tower fan, pedestal fan, box fan, exhaust fan, USB fan, rechargeable fan, clip fan, or fan module shipped as a part. Section 301 exposure depends on the supported HTS candidate and China origin record for the motor, blades, housing, battery, controls, and imported set.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use file before a duty estimate is used.

quick answer

For "section 301 tariff electric fan from China", collect fan type, blade diameter, motor type, voltage, wattage, battery status, USB or AC power, remote control, oscillation, filters or humidifier function, origin support, supplier code, and value. Then check the sourced HTS candidate against current USTR Section 301 material.

Do not treat a plug-in fan, rechargeable fan, and replacement fan module as one file.

facts to collect for an electric fan

Collect:

Invoice wording, SKU, model number, product page, label photo, and packaging photos.
Fan type: table, tower, pedestal, box, wall, exhaust, clip, USB, handheld, rechargeable, or appliance part.
Blade diameter, airflow rating if listed, motor type, guard, housing material, stand, base, and oscillation.
Voltage, wattage, AC plug, USB input, battery chemistry, battery capacity, charger, cable, and charging dock.
Speed settings, timer, remote, display, ionizer, filter, mist, humidifier function, or light.
Whether the item is a complete fan, motorized part, fan blade assembly, or fan with non-fan features.
Country of origin evidence for motor production, blade molding, PCB assembly, battery pack, assembly, testing, and packing.
Supplier HS or HTS code and notes.
Unit value, assists, freight, insurance, and shipment timing.

Keep the rating label and battery label with the record.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Fan type or complete-unit status is unclear.
Motor, voltage, or wattage facts are missing.
Battery, USB charging, remote, or extra functions are unsupported.
Appliance-part versus consumer fan status is unclear.
Origin is assumed from final packing location.
Supplier code is only six digits or from another market.
Current USTR Section 301 treatment has not been checked for the candidate line.
Exclusion claims have no source date.

These gaps can move the file between fan, electric motor part, battery product, charger kit, appliance part, or multi-function appliance paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows around the imported article: table fan, tower fan, rechargeable fan, USB fan, exhaust fan, appliance fan module, or fan-and-remote kit. Each row should cite motor, blade, power source, battery, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If no battery ships with it, say so. If mist or filter functions are present, record them.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for fans, electric motors, rechargeable appliances, appliance parts, and kits. Use USTR for the current Section 301 check.

planning path

Start with a table for fan type, motor, blade size, power source, battery status, origin, supplier code, and value. Then compare the candidate line with current Section 301 material.

Small fan listings often hide the battery or charger. Pull those facts out before the file goes to broker review.

questions importers ask

Does battery status matter?

Yes. Rechargeable fans need battery and charger facts.

Does blade size matter?

Yes. Blade size, motor, and power source should be documented.

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planning boundary

This electric fan Section 301 page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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