Product classification
HS code for Upright freezer: 8418.40
Freezers, of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity.
Classification of upright freezer under HS 8418.40
Upright freezers are classified under HS code 8418.40, which falls within Chapter 84 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8418 specifically deals with refrigerators, freezers, and other refrigerating or freezing equipment. The subheading 8418.40 is dedicated to freezers of the upright type with a capacity not exceeding 900 liters. The classification logic relies on the orientation of the unit and its storage volume. An upright freezer is defined by its vertical configuration, typically featuring a front-opening door, as opposed to a chest freezer which opens from the top. The 900-liter threshold is a critical technical parameter; units exceeding this capacity may be classified as industrial equipment under different subheadings. This classification applies to both domestic household units and smaller commercial models used in laboratories or food service, provided they meet the vertical design and capacity criteria. The distinction is vital for applying energy efficiency standards and import tariffs.
- Covers
- Domestic upright freezers for kitchen use
- Small commercial vertical freezers under 900L
- Frost-free upright freezer units
- Laboratory upright freezers for sample storage
- Compact vertical freezer units
- Also under 8418.40
- LG upright freezers
- Samsung upright freezers
- Bosch upright freezers
- Kenmore upright freezers
- Miele upright freezers
Codes often confused with 8418.40
Common mistake. Upright freezers are often confused with chest freezers, which are classified under 8418.30. Another common error is using 8418.10, which is reserved for combined refrigerator-freezers with separate external doors. If the unit is a display freezer with a glass door used in retail, it might be classified under 8418.50.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841840 (the code used for upright freezer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841840 (the code used for upright freezer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 841840, not only upright freezer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $565M 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $274M 15% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $216M 12% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $392M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $191M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 France $120M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 upright freezer
Brazil classifies upright freezer under NCM 8418.40.00: HS 8418.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about upright freezer
What is the HS code for Upright freezer?
The HS code for Upright freezer is 841840 (Freezers; of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity). The HS code for an upright freezer with a capacity not exceeding 900 liters is 8418.40.
How do I classify Upright freezer for customs?
Upright freezer is classified under HS code 841840 — Freezers; of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the freezer capacity is over 900 liters?
Freezers exceeding 900 liters are generally classified under 8418.69 as other refrigerating or freezing equipment, as they are considered industrial scale.
Which countries are the top exporters of upright freezer (HS 841840)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841840 (the code used for upright freezer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($565M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($274M) and Türkiye ($216M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 upright freezer (HS 841840)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841840 (the code used for upright freezer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($392M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($191M) and France ($120M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 Upright freezer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841840 for Upright 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 upright freezer in Brazil?
In Brazil, upright freezer (HS 841840) is classified under NCM 8418.40.00.