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Heater Fan

A heater fan, also commonly known as a space heater, is a heating device that uses a fan to circulate heated air. These devices are typically used to warm a small area or room.

Material

Heater fans utilize a variety of materials in their construction:

• Heating Element: Commonly nichrome wire, PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) ceramic, or infrared quartz tubes. Nichrome provides resistance heating, PTC ceramic is self-regulating for safety, and quartz tubes emit radiant heat.
• Fan: Typically constructed with plastic blades and a metal motor housing.
• Housing: Often made of plastic, metal (steel or aluminum), or a combination of both. Some models incorporate flame-retardant plastics for enhanced safety.
• Controls: Plastic buttons, switches, or digital displays.
• Safety Features: Thermal sensors, tip-over switches, and overheat protection components utilizing bimetallic strips or electronic circuitry.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a heater fan is to provide localized warming. They are used for:

• Supplemental Heat: Adding warmth to rooms not adequately heated by a central heating system.
• Personal Comfort: Providing warmth directly to an individual in a specific location.
• Temporary Heating: Providing heat in areas without permanent heating solutions, such as garages, workshops, or during power outages.
• Defrosting/De-icing: Some models are designed for light-duty defrosting or de-icing applications.

Function

Heater fans function by:

1. Heat Generation: An electrical current passes through the heating element (nichrome wire, PTC ceramic, or quartz tube), generating heat.
2. Air Circulation: A fan draws air into the device and forces it over the heated element.
3. Heat Distribution: The heated air is then circulated into the room, providing warmth.
4. Control & Safety: Thermostats regulate the temperature, while safety features prevent overheating and accidental ignition.

Usage Scenarios

• Bedrooms: Providing personal warmth during sleep.
• Offices: Supplementing heating in individual workspaces.
• Bathrooms: Providing warmth during and after showers (models specifically designed for bathroom use are required due to moisture concerns).
• Garages/Workshops: Providing temporary heat for comfort or specific tasks.
• Construction Sites: Providing heat for workers in outdoor or unfinished spaces.
• Emergency Situations: Providing heat during power outages.

Common Types

• Ceramic Heater Fans: Utilize PTC ceramic heating elements. Known for self-regulating temperature and relatively quick heating. Often compact and portable.
• Infrared Heater Fans: Utilize quartz tubes to emit radiant heat. Effective for warming objects and people directly in front of the heater.
• Forced-Air Heater Fans: Utilize nichrome wire heating elements and a powerful fan to circulate air. Generally provide faster heating but can be louder.
• Oil-Filled Radiator Fans: While technically radiators, many incorporate fans for faster heat distribution. Provide more consistent heat but are heavier and take longer to heat up.
• Bathroom Heater Fans: Specifically designed with safety features for humid environments. Often include GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection.
• Tower Heater Fans: Tall, slim designs that circulate air vertically. Often include oscillation features for wider heat distribution.

Based on the provided information, “heater fan” can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 8516290030: Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof: Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus: Other Portable space heaters: Fan-forced.

  • 85: Electrical machines and apparatus; parts thereof.
  • 16: Electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
  • 29: Other electric space heating apparatus.
  • 00: Other.
  • 30: Portable space heaters: Fan-forced. This code specifically covers electric space heaters designed for portability and utilizing a fan for heat distribution.

• 7322900015: Radiators for central heating, not electrically heated, and parts thereof, of iron or steel; air heaters and hot air distributors (including distributors which can also distribute fresh or conditioned air), not electrically heated, incorporating a motor-driven fan or blower, and parts thereof, of iron or steel: Other, including parts Air heaters, not electrically heated, incorporating a motor-driven fan or blower.

  • 73: Iron or steel articles.
  • 22: Radiators for central heating, not electrically heated, and parts thereof.
  • 90: Other.
  • 00: Other.
  • 15: Air heaters, not electrically heated, incorporating a motor-driven fan or blower. This code applies to non-electric air heaters that use a fan or blower to circulate air.

• 7322900030: Radiators for central heating, not electrically heated, and parts thereof, of iron or steel; air heaters and hot air distributors (including distributors which can also distribute fresh or conditioned air), not electrically heated, incorporating a motor-driven fan or blower, and parts thereof, of iron or steel: Other, including parts Hot air distributors, not electrically heated, incorporating a motor-driven fan or blower.

  • 73: Iron or steel articles.
  • 22: Radiators for central heating, not electrically heated, and parts thereof.
  • 90: Other.
  • 00: Other.
  • 30: Hot air distributors, not electrically heated, incorporating a motor-driven fan or blower. This code applies to non-electric hot air distributors that use a fan or blower to circulate air.

Regarding HS codes 7322900015 and 7322900030, please note the requirement to verify the material as iron or steel and that these are non-electrically heated appliances. A total tax rate of 80.0% applies to these codes, including a 25.0%加征关税 and a 25%加征关税 on steel and aluminum products.