HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
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8418100010 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8418292000 | Doc | 56.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8418910000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8418998050 | Doc | 105.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8418998060 | Doc | 105.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Here is the structured classification and tariff information for refrigerators and related products under the HS Code system, with a focus on customs compliance and tariff changes:
📌 HS Code 8418100010 – Compression-type refrigerators (e.g., refrigerators, freezers)
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax Rate: 55.0%
- Key Notes:
- No anti-dumping duties apply.
- This code covers standard compression-type refrigerators.
- Proactive Advice: Confirm whether the product is a standalone unit or part of a larger system.
📌 HS Code 8418292000 – Household refrigerators (including mini-fridges, large-capacity fridges)
- Base Tariff Rate: 1.9%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax Rate: 56.9%
- Key Notes:
- Slightly higher base rate compared to 8418100010.
- Applies to consumer-grade refrigerators.
- Proactive Advice: Verify if the product is for commercial or household use.
📌 HS Code 8418910000 – Parts of refrigeration or freezing equipment (e.g., displays, control panels, handles)
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Total Tax Rate: 55.0%
- Key Notes:
- Applies to components used in refrigeration systems.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the parts are not classified under a different HS code (e.g., 8471 for electric motors).
📌 HS Code 8418998050 – Parts of combined refrigerators/freezers with independent external doors and parts for household refrigerators
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Steel/Aluminum Additional Tariff: 50.0%
- Total Tax Rate: 105.0%
- Key Notes:
- High tax rate due to the combination of standard and special tariffs.
- Proactive Advice: Check if the parts are made of steel or aluminum, as this triggers an extra 50% tariff.
- Critical Action: Confirm the material composition and origin of the parts.
📌 HS Code 8418998060 – Parts of refrigeration or freezing equipment, including heat pumps (excluding air conditioners)
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff after April 11, 2025: 30.0%
- Steel/Aluminum Additional Tariff: 50.0%
- Total Tax Rate: 105.0%
- Key Notes:
- Applies to parts of refrigeration systems and heat pumps.
- Proactive Advice: Ensure the product is not classified under a different chapter (e.g., 8415 for air conditioners).
- Critical Action: Verify if the parts are made of steel or aluminum, which triggers the 50% additional tariff.
📌 Important Alerts and Recommendations:
- April 11, 2025 Tariff Adjustment:
- All products under these HS codes will face an additional 30.0% tariff starting from April 11, 2025.
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If the product contains steel or aluminum, an extra 50.0% tariff will apply.
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Anti-Dumping Duties:
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Not applicable to refrigerators or their parts under these HS codes.
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Certifications Required:
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Ensure compliance with CE, RoHS, or other relevant certifications depending on the destination market.
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Material Verification:
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For HS codes 8418998050 and 8418998060, material composition (e.g., steel/aluminum) is critical for accurate tariff calculation.
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Unit Price and Classification:
- Always verify the product description, function, and intended use to ensure correct HS code classification.
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