Product classification
HS code for Display refrigerator: 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 display refrigerator under HS 8418.50
Display refrigerators are classified under HS code 8418.50, which covers furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment for storage and display. This classification is part of Chapter 84, which encompasses mechanical appliances. Unlike domestic refrigerators, which are classified by their configuration (e.g., combined refrigerator-freezers), display units are classified based on their commercial function. Subheading 8418.50 includes a wide variety of commercial equipment such as display counters, showcases, and refrigerated cabinets used in supermarkets and retail environments. The defining characteristic is the design for visibility, often featuring glass panels or open-access tops. This code applies whether the refrigeration unit is self-contained or designed to be connected to a remote compressor system. The classification is driven by the intended use in a commercial setting for the presentation of goods to customers. It is important to note that the furniture itself must incorporate the cooling element; a simple insulated box without a cooling mechanism would be classified as furniture under Chapter 94.
- Covers
- Refrigerated display counters for delis
- Glass-door beverage coolers
- Supermarket island freezers with display lids
- Refrigerated pastry showcases
- 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. Display refrigerators are often misclassified under HS code 8418.10, 8418.21, or 8418.29, which are reserved for domestic-type refrigerators. Another error is classifying them under HS code 9403 as general furniture. However, Note 1(e) to Chapter 94 excludes articles of Chapter 84, meaning that if the furniture contains a refrigerating unit, it must stay in 8418.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841850 (the code used for display refrigerator), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841850 (the code used for display refrigerator) 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 display refrigerator.
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 display refrigerator
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 display refrigerator
What is the HS code for Display refrigerator?
The HS code for Display refrigerator 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 specific HS code for commercial display refrigerators and freezers is 8418.50.
How do I classify Display refrigerator for customs?
Display refrigerator 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.
Are wine coolers classified under 8418.50?
If the wine cooler is designed for commercial display (e.g., with a glass door for retail), it falls under 8418.50. If it is a small domestic unit, it may fall under 8418.21.
Which countries are the top exporters of display refrigerator (HS 841850)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841850 (the code used for display refrigerator) 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 display refrigerator (HS 841850)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841850 (the code used for display refrigerator) 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 Display refrigerator the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841850 for Display 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 display refrigerator in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 841850 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for display refrigerator depends on the product's details: 8418.50.10 (Freezer display and storage furniture), 8418.50.90 (Other refrigerated display and storage furniture).