HS Code for Fridge freezer

The HS code 8418.10 applies to combined refrigerator-freezers that are equipped with separate external doors. This classification is part of Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8418 specifically addresses refrigerators, freezers, and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, whether electric or otherwise. The subheading 8418.10 is intended for household or commercial units that integrate both refrigeration and freezing compartments into a single appliance, provided they have distinct doors for each section. This distinction is important because units with a single door (where the freezer is an internal compartment) or units that only perform one function (only cooling or only freezing) are classified under different subheadings. The power source is typically electric, but the code also covers units operating on other energy sources like gas or kerosene. The classification includes various configurations such as side-by-side, top-mount, and bottom-mount units, as long as the "combined" and "separate doors" criteria are met.

Products Included

• Side-by-side refrigerator-freezers
• Bottom-mount fridge-freezer combinations
• French door refrigerators with separate freezer drawers
• Top-freezer refrigerators with separate external doors

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification occurs with 8418.21, which is for household-type compression refrigerators that do not have a separate freezer door. Another frequent error is using 8418.30 or 8418.40, which are reserved for chest and upright freezers, respectively, that do not have a refrigeration component. Commercial display units with refrigeration are often confused with 8418.10 but should be classified under 8418.50 if they are designed for display and sale. It is also important to distinguish these from air conditioning machines, which fall under 8415.

FAQ

What is the HS code for a fridge freezer?

The HS code for a combined refrigerator-freezer with separate external doors is 8418.10.

Does this code include wine coolers?

Generally, no. Wine coolers without a separate freezer compartment are usually classified under 8418.21 (household) or 8418.50 (commercial/display).