Product classification
HS code for Combination refrigerator: 8418.10
Refrigerators and freezers, combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other.
Classification of combination refrigerator under HS 8418.10
Combination refrigerator-freezers are classified under HS code 8418.10. This classification is based on the functional integration of both refrigeration and freezing compartments within a single appliance. According to the Explanatory Notes to heading 8418, these units must be fitted with separate external doors for the different compartments to qualify for this specific subheading. The classification applies regardless of whether the unit is for household or semi-commercial use, provided it meets the structural definition of a combined unit. The primary rule of interpretation applied here is the specific description of the goods in the subheading text. The technology used for cooling, such as compression or absorption, does not change the primary classification under 8418.10, although it may affect national-level statistical suffixes. The presence of separate thermostats or cooling circuits further reinforces the classification as a combined unit rather than a simple refrigerator with a small internal ice box.
- Covers
- Side-by-side refrigerator-freezers
- Bottom-mount freezer refrigerators
- Top-mount freezer refrigerators with separate doors
- French door combination units
- Integrated kitchen combination refrigerators
- Also under 8418.10
- Samsung French Door refrigerators
- LG Side-by-Side fridge-freezers
- Whirlpool bottom-freezer combos
- Bosch combined refrigerator-freezers.
Codes often confused with 8418.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 8418.21, which covers household-type refrigerators. The key difference is the "separate external door" requirement; if a refrigerator has only one external door and an internal freezer flap, it belongs in 8418.21. Additionally, standalone chest freezers (8418.30) or upright freezers (8418.40) are often confused with combination units if they are sold as matching sets but are physically independent. Commercial refrigerated display counters are also distinct, falling under 8418.50. Accurate classification requires verifying the number of external doors and the intended temperature ranges of the separate compartments.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841810 (the code used for combination refrigerator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841810 (the code used for combination refrigerator) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% 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 841810, not only combination refrigerator.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.3B 34% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $4.0B 21% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $1.4B 7.5% of world exports
World total: $18.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $7.0B 35% of world imports
- 2 Japan $829M 4.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $729M 3.7% of world imports
World total: $20.0B 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 combination refrigerator
Brazil classifies combination refrigerator under NCM 8418.10.00: HS 8418.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about combination refrigerator
What is the HS code for Combination refrigerator?
The HS code for Combination refrigerator is 841810 (Refrigerators and freezers; combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other). The HS code for combined refrigerator-freezers fitted with separate external doors is 8418.10.
How do I classify Combination refrigerator for customs?
Combination refrigerator is classified under HS code 841810 — Refrigerators and freezers; combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8418.10 include wine coolers?
Generally no; wine coolers without a dedicated freezing compartment are usually classified as refrigerators under 8418.21 or 8418.50 depending on their design and use.
Which countries are the top exporters of combination refrigerator (HS 841810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841810 (the code used for combination refrigerator) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.3B, 34% of world exports), Mexico ($4.0B) and South Korea ($1.4B). World exports came to about $18.7B, 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 combination refrigerator (HS 841810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841810 (the code used for combination refrigerator) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.0B, 35% of world imports), Japan ($829M) and Germany ($729M). World imports came to about $20.0B, 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 Combination refrigerator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841810 for Combination refrigerator 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 combination refrigerator in Brazil?
In Brazil, combination refrigerator (HS 841810) is classified under NCM 8418.10.00.