HS Code for Commercial Refrigerators
The HS Code for commercial refrigerators is 841810. The MFN duty rate for importing to the US is 2%.
| HS Code (6-digit) | 841810 |
|---|---|
| US Duty Rate (MFN) | 2% |
| EU Duty Rate (MFN) | 2.5% |
| Chapter | 84 |
| Heading | 8418 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05 |
Description
Combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors
HS Code 841810 covers combined commercial refrigerator-freezers with separate external doors, subject to a 2% US MFN duty rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the specific energy efficiency labeling requirements for importing commercial refrigerator-freezers (HTS 841810) into the European Union?
Under EU regulations, these units must comply with the Ecodesign Directive (EU) 2019/2024 and carry a clear energy label per Regulation (EU) 2019/2018. The product must be registered in the EPREL database before placement on the market, and the label must display the new scale from A to G, as the old A+++ ratings are no longer valid for this category.
For HTS 841810, how does the construction material of the external doors affect the classification of a combined refrigerator-freezer?
The classification under 841810 is specific to units with separate external doors. If these external doors are constructed primarily of a material other than metal (e.g., wood exceeding 6mm in thickness or a plastic outer shell), the unit may be classified elsewhere, such as in HTS Chapter 94 for furniture. The core criterion for 841810 is the unit's function as a refrigerating appliance, but non-metal door construction can shift the classification based on competing chapter notes.
Alternative & Related Classifications
A common point of confusion is distinguishing a commercial refrigerator (HTS 8418.10) from similar-looking domestic models (HTS 8418.21 or 8418.29). The key distinction is that the unit must be of a type used in businesses like restaurants or supermarkets, not households. Additionally, freezers are classified separately under HTS 8418.30, even if combined in a single cabinet. Refrigerated display counters (e.g., for beverages) fall under HTS 8418.50, and ice-making machinery is classified in heading 8418.61 or 8418.69.
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