Product classification
HS code for Chest freezer: 8418.30
Freezers, of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity.
Classification of chest freezer under HS 8418.30
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8418.30
- Whirlpool chest freezers
- Haier chest freezers
- Frigidaire chest freezers
- GE Appliances chest freezers
- Danby chest freezers
Codes often confused with 8418.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841830 (the code used for chest freezer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841830 (the code used for chest freezer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 841830, not only chest freezer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.5B 76% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $84M 4.1% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $56M 2.8% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $222M 11% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $85M 4.3% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $70M 3.5% of world imports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for chest freezer
Brazil classifies chest freezer under NCM 8418.30.00: HS 8418.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about chest freezer
What is the HS code for Chest freezer?
The HS code for Chest freezer is 841830 (Freezers; of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity).
How do I classify Chest freezer for customs?
Chest freezer is classified under HS code 841830 — Freezers; of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of chest freezer (HS 841830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841830 (the code used for chest freezer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 76% of world exports), Türkiye ($84M) and Denmark ($56M). World exports came to about $2.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of chest freezer (HS 841830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841830 (the code used for chest freezer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($222M, 11% of world imports), Nigeria ($85M) and Indonesia ($70M). World imports came to about $2.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Chest freezer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841830 for Chest freezer is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for chest freezer in Brazil?
In Brazil, chest freezer (HS 841830) is classified under NCM 8418.30.00.