Product classification
HS code for Refrigerated display case: 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 refrigerated display case under HS 8418.50
The classification of refrigerated display cases under HS code 8418.50 is determined by the primary function and design of the unit as furniture that incorporates a refrigerating or freezing circuit. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and subheadings. Heading 8418 covers refrigerators, freezers, and other refrigerating or freezing equipment. Subheading 8418.50 specifically addresses other furniture such as chests, cabinets, display counters, and show-cases for storage and display, incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment. This classification is distinct from domestic units because these items are designed for commercial environments where both preservation and product visibility are required. The furniture aspect refers to the structural housing, which is often built to be integrated into a retail layout or stand alone as a point-of-sale unit. Unlike household refrigerators, these units often feature glass panels, specialized lighting, and accessibility features for customers or staff.
- Covers
- Deli and meat display cases
- Refrigerated pastry and cake showcases
- Supermarket open-front beverage coolers
- Self-service refrigerated island cases
- Refrigerated salad bars and buffet units
- 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. HS code 8418.50 is frequently confused with 8418.69, which covers other refrigerating or freezing equipment. The key difference is the furniture aspect; 8418.50 must be a cabinet, counter, or display case. If the equipment is an industrial chiller or a specialized cooling unit that does not have the form of furniture for storage or display, it falls under 8418.69. Additionally, domestic refrigerators with separate doors are 8418.10, while those without separate doors are 8418.21. Non-refrigerated display cases are classified as furniture in Chapter 94, specifically 9403.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841850 (the code used for refrigerated display case), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841850 (the code used for refrigerated display case) 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 refrigerated display case.
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 refrigerated display case
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 refrigerated display case
What is the HS code for Refrigerated display case?
The HS code for Refrigerated display case 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 a refrigerated display case is 8418.50, which covers furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment for storage and display.
How do I classify Refrigerated display case for customs?
Refrigerated display case 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 code include medical refrigeration units?
If the medical unit is designed as a display cabinet or showcase for storage and visibility, it may fall under 8418.50; however, specialized laboratory refrigerators are often classified under 8418.69 if they lack the display furniture characteristics.
Which countries are the top exporters of refrigerated display case (HS 841850)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841850 (the code used for refrigerated display case) 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 refrigerated display case (HS 841850)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841850 (the code used for refrigerated display case) 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 Refrigerated display case the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841850 for Refrigerated display case 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 refrigerated display case in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 841850 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for refrigerated display case depends on the product's details: 8418.50.10 (Freezer display and storage furniture), 8418.50.90 (Other refrigerated display and storage furniture).