HS Code for Chest freezer

Chest freezers are classified under HS code 8418.30, which falls under Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8418 is specifically dedicated to refrigerators, freezers, and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, whether electric or otherwise. The subheading 8418.30 is reserved for freezers of the chest type. These are defined by their horizontal configuration and top-opening lids, distinguishing them from vertical or upright models. A critical technical parameter for this classification is the internal volume; code 8418.30 is limited to chest freezers with a capacity not exceeding 800 liters. These appliances operate using a compression-type or absorption-type refrigeration system designed to maintain sub-zero temperatures for food preservation. The classification is determined by the physical design and the intended function of freezing. For customs purposes, the capacity must be clearly stated in the shipping documentation to verify that the unit does not exceed the 800-liter threshold, which would trigger a different classification.

Products Included

• Residential chest freezers
• Compact horizontal freezers
• Deep freezers (chest type)
• Commercial chest freezers under 800L
• Top-opening frozen food storage cabinets
• Ice cream chest freezers

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification for chest freezers is 8418.40, which is the code for upright (vertical) freezers. While they perform the same function, the physical orientation dictates the code. Another error involves 8418.10, which is for combined refrigerator-freezers with separate external doors. If the unit is a display freezer used in retail with a glass top, it might be misclassified under 8418.50, which covers refrigerated furniture for display. Additionally, if the chest freezer exceeds 800 liters in capacity, it must be classified under 8418.69 as other refrigerating or freezing equipment.

FAQ

What is the HS code for a standard home chest freezer?

A standard home chest freezer with a capacity under 800 liters is classified under HS code 8418.30.

How are upright freezers classified differently?

Upright freezers, which have a vertical orientation and a front-opening door, are classified under HS code 8418.40.