Product classification
HS code for Refrigerator compressor: 8414.30
Compressors, of a kind used in refrigerating equipment.
Classification of refrigerator compressor under HS 8414.30
HS code 8414.30 specifically identifies compressors used in refrigerating equipment. These are mechanical devices designed to increase the pressure of a refrigerant gas, facilitating the heat exchange cycle. Most modern refrigerator compressors are "hermetic," meaning the motor and compressor are sealed in a single welded steel housing to prevent refrigerant leakage. The classification is driven by the intended use of the compressor. While heading 8414 covers various air and vacuum pumps, the 8414.30 subheading is the specific destination for units integrated into domestic refrigerators, freezers, or industrial cooling systems. The compressor functions by drawing in low-pressure refrigerant vapor and discharging it at high pressure to the condenser. This specific mechanical function and its application in the refrigeration cycle are the primary factors for its classification under this code.
- Covers
- Hermetic reciprocating compressors
- Rotary refrigerator compressors
- Scroll compressors for air conditioning
- Semi-hermetic refrigeration compressors
- DC compressors for portable freezers
- Also under 8414.30
- Danfoss Performer
- Copeland Scroll
- Embraco Fullmotion
- Bitzer ECOLINE
- Panasonic Rotary
Codes often confused with 8414.30
Common mistake. Refrigerator compressors are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8414.80 (other compressors) or 8418.99 (parts of refrigerators). However, General Interpretative Rule 1 and the specific subheading 8414.30 take precedence because the compressor is a specifically named machine. Another error is using 8414.40, which is strictly for air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841430 (the code used for refrigerator compressor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841430 (the code used for refrigerator compressor) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 841430, not only refrigerator compressor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.1B 36% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.6B 9.3% of world exports
- 3 Japan $1.6B 9.2% of world exports
World total: $16.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.8B 17% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $1.4B 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.0B 6.1% of world imports
World total: $16.6B 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 refrigerator compressor
Brazil splits HS 8414.30 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8414.30.11Hermetic compressors, under 4,700 frigories/h
- 8414.30.19Hermetic compressors, 4,700 frigories/h or more
- 8414.30.91Other cooling compressors, max 16,000 frigories/h
- 8414.30.99Other cooling compressors, over 16,000 frigories/h
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about refrigerator compressor
What is the HS code for Refrigerator compressor?
The HS code for Refrigerator compressor is 841430 (Compressors; of a kind used in refrigerating equipment). The HS code for compressors of a kind used in refrigerating equipment is 8414.30.
How do I classify Refrigerator compressor for customs?
Refrigerator compressor is classified under HS code 841430 — Compressors; of a kind used in refrigerating equipment. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include air conditioning compressors?
Yes, compressors used in air conditioning systems function as refrigerating equipment and are classified under 8414.30.
Which countries are the top exporters of refrigerator compressor (HS 841430)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841430 (the code used for refrigerator compressor) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.1B, 36% of world exports), Germany ($1.6B) and Japan ($1.6B). World exports came to about $16.9B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of refrigerator compressor (HS 841430)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841430 (the code used for refrigerator compressor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.8B, 17% of world imports), Mexico ($1.4B) and Germany ($1.0B). World imports came to about $16.6B, 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 Refrigerator compressor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841430 for Refrigerator compressor 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 refrigerator compressor in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 841430 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for refrigerator compressor depends on the product's details: 8414.30.11 (Hermetic compressors, under 4,700 frigories/h), 8414.30.19 (Hermetic compressors, 4,700 frigories/h or more), 8414.30.91 (Other cooling compressors, max 16,000 frigories/h), 8414.30.99 (Other cooling compressors, over 16,000 frigories/h).