Duct-Mounted Steel Hot Air Blower Distributor
An inline steel distributor with a motor-driven blower, installed in HVAC ducts to circulate hot air. It is not electrically heated and is made of iron or steel, fitting the scope of tariff item 7322.90.90 as an 'other' hot air distributor.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the distributor is intended for heating buildings
This more specific item covers distributors for building heating, which may apply if the duct-mounted unit serves that purpose.
If the product is classified as a fan without distribution features
Other fans with motors are in Chapter 84, and the product may be reclassified if its distribution function is minimal.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the unit does not incorporate electric heating elements; if it does, it may be classified under Chapter 85
• Provide CBSA with installation diagrams to show it is a distributor, not a simple fan
• Check if the product qualifies for duty relief under free trade agreements if sourced from eligible countries
Related Products under Tariff item 7322.90.90
Blower Fan Housing for Air Heater
A steel scroll housing that encases a motor-driven blower fan in a non-electric hot air distributor. It directs airflow through heating coils and is an essential part of the air heater's distribution system. This component is made of iron or steel and is not electrically heated itself.
Cast Iron Plenum Chamber for Air Heater
A cast iron chamber that mixes and distributes hot air from the blower in non-electrically heated air heaters. It is a part of a hot air distributor with a motor-driven fan, classifying it under tariff item 7322.90.90 as an 'other' part of such distributors.
Commercial Air Distributor Diffuser
An adjustable steel diffuser designed for ceiling-mounted hot air distributors in non-electric commercial HVAC systems. It controls the throw pattern and volume of distributed air, functioning as a part of the air distributor. Constructed of steel, it is not electrically heated.
Commercial Steel Plenum Hot Air Distributor Fan
A commercial steel plenum box with an integrated motor-driven blower, designed to distribute hot air evenly in commercial buildings. It is not electrically heated and relies on an external heat source, classifying it under tariff item 7322.90.90 as an 'other' air heater or hot air distributor of iron or steel.
Galvanized Access Panel for Air Distributor
A removable galvanized panel for maintenance access in air distributors. It is a part of a non-electrically heated hot air distributor with a motor-driven fan, fitting tariff item 7322.90.90 as an 'other' part.
Galvanized Steel Transition Box for Air Heater
A galvanized steel box that adapts the blower outlet to duct size in hot air distributors. It is a part of a non-electrically heated motor-driven air heater, classifying it under tariff item 7322.90.90 as an 'other' part.