Product classification
HS code for Refrigerator freezer: 8418.10
Refrigerators and freezers, combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other.
Classification of refrigerator freezer under HS 8418.10
Combined refrigerator-freezers equipped with separate external doors are classified under HS code 8418.10. This classification is governed by the specific configuration of the appliance. Heading 8418 covers a wide range of cooling equipment, but 8418.10 is reserved for units that provide both refrigeration (above freezing) and freezing (below freezing) functions within a single housing, provided they have distinct access points for each compartment. This distinction is crucial because it separates these common household and light commercial appliances from single-door units or chest freezers. The requirement for separate external doors means that opening the refrigerator section does not expose the freezer section to ambient air, and vice versa. This design is standard for modern domestic appliances, including side-by-side, top-freezer, and bottom-freezer models. The classification remains consistent whether the unit is powered by electricity, gas, or other means, as long as the dual-compartment, dual-door criteria are met.
- Covers
- Side-by-side refrigerator-freezers
- French door refrigerators with bottom freezers
- Top-mount refrigerator-freezer combinations
- Integrated or built-in dual-door fridge-freezers
- Commercial dual-door reach-in refrigerator-freezers
- 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. HS code 8418.10 is often confused with 8418.21 (compression-type) or 8418.29 (other) household refrigerators. The defining feature of 8418.10 is the separate external doors for the refrigerator and freezer compartments. If a unit has a single external door and a small internal freezer flap, it does not qualify for 8418.10 and must be classified under 8418.21. Commercial units that are not for domestic use but have separate doors might still be classified here unless they are specifically designed for display, which would move them to 8418.50.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841810 (the code used for refrigerator freezer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841810 (the code used for refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator freezer
Brazil classifies refrigerator 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 refrigerator freezer
What is the HS code for Refrigerator freezer?
The HS code for Refrigerator 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 Refrigerator freezer for customs?
Refrigerator 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 chest freezers?
No, chest freezers are classified under HS code 8418.30, as they are dedicated freezing units rather than combined refrigerator-freezers.
Which countries are the top exporters of refrigerator freezer (HS 841810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841810 (the code used for refrigerator 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 refrigerator freezer (HS 841810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841810 (the code used for refrigerator 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 Refrigerator freezer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841810 for Refrigerator 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 refrigerator freezer in Brazil?
In Brazil, refrigerator freezer (HS 841810) is classified under NCM 8418.10.00.