Product classification
HS code for Commercial display fridge: 8418.50
Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment, for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like).
Classification of commercial display fridge under HS 8418.50
Commercial display fridges are classified under HS code 8418.50, which specifically covers furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment for storage and display. This classification is distinct from domestic refrigerators because it emphasizes the 'furniture' aspect—units designed with glass doors, open fronts, or counters that allow customers to view products. The technical requirement for this code is that the unit must be a cabinet, chest, or display counter that houses a complete refrigerating system or is designed to be connected to one. These units are ubiquitous in supermarkets, convenience stores, and restaurants. The classification logic follows the principle that the item is not just a machine but a piece of commercial equipment designed for a retail environment. Unlike household units (8418.10-8418.29), commercial display units are built for high-frequency use and visual presentation, which is why they are grouped under the 8418.50 subheading.
- Covers
- Glass-door beverage coolers
- Supermarket refrigerated display cases
- Deli and meat display counters
- Refrigerated pastry showcases
- Self-service open-front coolers
- Also under 8418.50
- True Manufacturing display coolers
- Hussmann refrigerated display cases
- Kysor Warren display freezers
- Turbo Air display refrigerators
- AHT Cooling Systems display units
Codes often confused with 8418.50
Common mistake. These units are often misclassified under 8418.69 (other refrigerating equipment) or 8418.21 (household refrigerators). The distinction lies in the 'display' function; if the unit has a transparent window or is designed for customer access in a retail setting, 8418.50 is the correct code. Another error is classifying them as general furniture under Chapter 94, but because they incorporate a refrigerating unit, Note 1(e) to Chapter 94 excludes them, directing them back to Chapter 84.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841850 (the code used for commercial display fridge), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841850 (the code used for commercial display fridge) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 841850, not only commercial display fridge.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.2B 26% of world exports
- 2 Italy $1.2B 14% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $623M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $8.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $777M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 France $477M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $7.9B 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 codes for commercial display fridge
Brazil splits HS 8418.50 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8418.50.10Freezer display and storage furniture
- 8418.50.90Other refrigerated display and storage furniture
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about commercial display fridge
What is the HS code for Commercial display fridge?
The HS code for Commercial display fridge is 841850 (Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment; for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like)). The HS code for commercial display fridges and refrigerated display furniture is 8418.50.
How do I classify Commercial display fridge for customs?
Commercial display fridge is classified under HS code 841850 — Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment; for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include wine coolers?
If the wine cooler is designed for commercial display (e.g., in a restaurant or shop), it falls under 8418.50. If it is a small household appliance, it may fall under 8418.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of commercial display fridge (HS 841850)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841850 (the code used for commercial display fridge) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.2B, 26% of world exports), Italy ($1.2B) and Türkiye ($623M). World exports came to about $8.5B, 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 commercial display fridge (HS 841850)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841850 (the code used for commercial display fridge) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 15% of world imports), Germany ($777M) and France ($477M). World imports came to about $7.9B, 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 Commercial display fridge the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841850 for Commercial display fridge 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 commercial display fridge in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 841850 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for commercial display fridge depends on the product's details: 8418.50.10 (Freezer display and storage furniture), 8418.50.90 (Other refrigerated display and storage furniture).