Product classification
HS code for Fridge freezer: 8418.10
Refrigerators and freezers, combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other.
Classification of fridge freezer under HS 8418.10
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.
- Covers
- Side-by-side refrigerator-freezers
- Bottom-mount fridge-freezer combinations
- French door refrigerators with separate freezer drawers
- Top-freezer refrigerators with separate external doors
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841810 (the code used for fridge freezer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841810 (the code used for fridge freezer) 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 fridge freezer.
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 fridge freezer
Brazil classifies fridge freezer 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 fridge freezer
What is the HS code for Fridge freezer?
The HS code for Fridge freezer is 841810 (Refrigerators and freezers; combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other). The HS code for a combined refrigerator-freezer with separate external doors is 8418.10.
How do I classify Fridge freezer for customs?
Fridge freezer 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 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).
Which countries are the top exporters of fridge freezer (HS 841810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841810 (the code used for fridge freezer) 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 fridge freezer (HS 841810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841810 (the code used for fridge freezer) 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 Fridge freezer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841810 for Fridge 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 fridge freezer in Brazil?
In Brazil, fridge freezer (HS 841810) is classified under NCM 8418.10.00.