HSChapter 84

Upright Freezers, Capacity Not Exceeding 900 Liters

Name: Upright Freezers, Capacity Not Exceeding 900 Liters (HS 841840) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$26.5MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 841840

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Upright Freezers, Capacity Not Exceeding 900 Liters

$26.5MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 841840

U.S. imports of upright freezers, capacity not exceeding 900 liters (HS 841840) totaled $26.5M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.

Importers of Upright Freezers, Capacity Not Exceeding 900 Liters paid $6.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $25.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Upright Freezers, Capacity Not Exceeding 900 Liters imports of $26.5M in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $23.6M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Upright freezers — front-door, vertical-cabinet designs with capacity up to 900 liters — are consolidated into a single US tariff line (8418400000), so the 900-liter ceiling is the sole capacity threshold that determines heading eligibility. Thailand leads US supply under this heading, followed by China and Turkey. Unlike chest freezers, upright models typically feature multiple interior shelves and are preferred in retail and foodservice settings where frequent access is needed. Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin units, and Thailand's prominence as a supplier reflects significant appliance manufacturing investment by global brands in that country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should an importer classify an upright freezer with a capacity just over 900 liters?

A unit exceeding the 900-liter threshold falls outside heading 841840 and would need to be classified elsewhere in Chapter 84. Because the boundary is precise, the manufacturer's stated net internal volume — not external dimensions — should be documented on the commercial invoice and confirmed against the product specification sheet.

Why does Thailand rank as the leading supplier of upright freezers to the US?

Several major global appliance manufacturers have established large-scale production facilities in Thailand, partly in response to cost structures and trade-remedy exposure in other sourcing regions. This manufacturing base makes Thailand a primary origin for branded upright freezers entering the US market.

U.S. imports of upright freezers, capacity not exceeding 900 liters (HS 841840) totaled $26.5M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.

Importers of Upright Freezers, Capacity Not Exceeding 900 Liters paid $6.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $25.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Upright Freezers, Capacity Not Exceeding 900 Liters imports of $26.5M in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $23.6M.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Upright freezers — front-door, vertical-cabinet designs with capacity up to 900 liters — are consolidated into a single US tariff line (8418400000), so the 900-liter ceiling is the sole capacity threshold that determines heading eligibility. Thailand leads US supply under this heading, followed by China and Turkey. Unlike chest freezers, upright models typically feature multiple interior shelves and are preferred in retail and foodservice settings where frequent access is needed. Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin units, and Thailand's prominence as a supplier reflects significant appliance manufacturing investment by global brands in that country.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $26.5M; from 27 countries
Exports: $6.6M
Trade balance: Deficit of $19.9M; net importer

YTD $94.3M (April 2026) · 1.4K shipments/mo

Top trading partners

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
THAILAND	$14.0M	--	-$14.0M
CHINA	$3.9M	$94K	-$3.8M
MEXICO	$2.5M	$576K	-$1.9M
CANADA	$4K	$2.6M	+$2.6M
JAPAN	$2.3M	$55K	-$2.2M

THAILAND

Imports$14.0M

Exports--

Balance-$14.0M

CHINA

Imports$3.9M

Exports$94K

Balance-$3.8M

MEXICO

Imports$2.5M

Exports$576K

Balance-$1.9M

CANADA

Imports$4K

Exports$2.6M

Balance+$2.6M

JAPAN

Imports$2.3M

Exports$55K

Balance-$2.2M

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

HTS Import Breakdown (HS10)

HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Code	Description	Import Value	Effective Tariff %	Duty Collected	Quantity	Unit
8418400000	FREEZERS,UPRIGHT,CAPACITY NOT EXCEED 900 LITERS	$26.5M	25.80%	$6.7M	90.8K	NO

8418400000$26.5M

FREEZERS,UPRIGHT,CAPACITY NOT EXCEED 900 LITERS

Tariff 25.80%90.8K no

Schedule B Export Breakdown (HS10)

HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.

Code	Description	Export Value	Quantity	Unit
8418400000	FREEZERS,UPRIGHT,CAPACITY NOT EXCEED 900 LITERS	$6.6M	3.8K	NO

8418400000$6.6M

FREEZERS,UPRIGHT,CAPACITY NOT EXCEED 900 LITERS

3.8K no

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS

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