Portable Fan Assortment: a Counter-Ready Summer Mix That Moves
- Myungjun Kim
- Oct 14
- 3 min read
Demo in 3 seconds. Peg- or counter-friendly. Giftable.
If you want a seasonal hero that sells on sight, our Portable Fan Assortment delivers. Mix battery-free manual fans (toy-like fun) with USB-rechargeable 3-speed minis to cover impulse, gifting, and promo use cases across stationery, kids’ retail, and events.
What it is
A curated lineup you can tailor per channel:
Manual Squeeze Fan (no battery): Hand-press mechanism spins soft blades; toy-like, safe, and price-point friendly.
USB Mini Fan (3-speed): Rechargeable 3.7 V cell; handheld or desk-standable; strap/lanyard option.
Clip/Desk Mini: Small clamp base for strollers, study desks, and kiosks.
Soft-Blade Kids Fan: Flexible TPE blades; gentle airflow for younger users (with supervision).
(Optional) Mist Feature: Select SKUs with small refillable mister for outdoor events.
Materials: ABS/PP housings; TPE/ABS blades (by SKU).
Charging (USB SKUs): USB-C or Micro-USB (confirmed at PO).
Colors: Mixed pastel/brights; choose your ratio.
Why it converts
Shelf-stopping demo: Press the button or squeeze once—shoppers get it instantly.
Broad use cases: School runs, park days, theme queues, festival kits, corporate promos.
Basket builder: Families buy one per child—multi-unit rings fast.
Counter footprint: Peggable/window-box/PDQ options keep facings tight and colorful.
Assortment presets (editable)
Counter Mix: 70% Manual Squeeze / 30% USB Mini → maximize impulse under $10.
Gift Mix: 30% Manual / 70% USB & Clip minis → gift-ready + desk utility.
Promo Mix: 50% Manual / 50% USB → add logo sleeves/cards for campaigns.
(We’ll finalize the exact SKUs and color ratios on your line sheet.)
Pack formats & target MSRPs (guide)
Manual Squeeze Fan (no battery):
CDU: 24–36 units (mixed colors) · Target MSRP: US $2.49–$4.99
USB Mini Fan (3-speed):
Case: 8–12 units (window box) · Target MSRP: US $7.99–$14.99
Clip/Desk Mini:
Case: 8–12 units (window box) · Target MSRP: US $9.99–$17.99
(Final pack counts/MSRPs confirmed at PO by spec, battery, and box.)
One-Box Pilot (start small, learn fast)
Validate with a single case—no big MOQ before you scale.
Pilot MOQ: 1 case (e.g., 24–36× manual OR 8–12× USB)
Lead time: 7–10 days DDP (stock) · 21–35 days (custom pack/art)
Included: Retail packaging, GS1/UPC, age & warning label check, AQL 2.5 pre-shipment QC, DDP delivery (duties & taxes included)
Light customization: Box/header art with your logo & colors, UPC, color mix, bilingual labels (EN/ES or per market)
Safety & compliance
Age guidance: Manual 3+ (supervised); USB 6+ (treat as electronic gadget).
Standards (USB SKUs): CE, RoHS, FCC (EMC); battery UN38.3 test report.
Battery notes (USB): Sealed 3.7 V Li-ion/Li-poly; pack warnings for button/coin cell not used (N/A) but include battery and choking warnings as applicable.
Shipping: Provide UN38.3 summary/MSDS; plan air routes & warm-season handling.
Manual fans: No battery; label “Do not insert fingers into moving blades; supervise children.”
Where it sells
Channels: Stationery/fancy shops, toy aisles, convenience counters, museum/theme kiosks, corporate promo
Use cases: Checkout add-on, summer bundles, event giveaways, school store merch
Bundle ideas
Summer Trio: Manual Fan + Light-Up Candy (separately packed) + Bubble Toy
Desk Buddy: USB Mini + cute pen + sticky-note set (counter PDQ)
Promo Kit: Fan with custom sleeve + QR offer card
Technical quick-specs (buyer cut)
Manual Squeeze: palm-size; ~50–90 g; CDU 24–36; Master 4–6 CDUs
USB Mini: ~11–15 cm height; 3 speeds; runtime ~60–180 min; charge ~1–2 h
Case CBM (typical): 0.03–0.06 per 8–12 USB minis; 0.04–0.07 per 24–36 manuals
HS code guidance: Fans 8414/8509 family (USB); manual toys may land under 9503 (confirm at entry)
How to get started
Request a line sheet or start a One-Box Pilot today. We’ll lock the mix (manual vs. USB), colorway, labeling, and delivery window—then ship DDP to your door.






















































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