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HSChapter 84
U.S. imports of refrigerating & freezing equipment, nesoi (HS 841869) totaled $532.8M in April 2026, traded with 53 countries.
Importers of Refrigerating & Freezing Equipment, NESOI paid $16.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.0% on $265.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Refrigerating & Freezing Equipment, NESOI imports of $532.8M in April 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $437.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA broad catch-all for commercial and industrial refrigerating or freezing equipment not covered by more specific headings, this subheading spans a wide range of applications — from icemaking machines (8418690110) and drinking water coolers (8418690120) to centrifugal (8418690140), reciprocating (8418690150), and absorption (8418690160) liquid chilling units used in large-scale HVAC and process cooling. Mexico and Italy lead US supply, with China, Canada, and South Korea also significant. The diversity of equipment types means classification disputes are common; importers should confirm that a product is not more specifically described elsewhere in heading 8418 or in headings 8415, 8419, or 8425 before defaulting to the NESOI provision.
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The NESOI (not elsewhere specified or included) provision is a residual classification — it applies only when no more specific heading or subheading describes the goods. Customs may challenge an NESOI classification if the equipment fits a more specific description elsewhere in heading 8418 or in related headings. Importers should document why the product does not meet the terms of any more specific provision before using the NESOI line.
Centrifugal chillers (8418690140) use a rotating impeller to compress refrigerant and are typically deployed in large-tonnage central plant cooling for commercial buildings and industrial processes. Reciprocating chillers (8418690150) use pistons and are better suited to smaller or variable-load applications. The distinction matters for classification and also for end-use documentation when the equipment is destined for a specific industrial process.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $245.1M | $30.1M | -$215.0M |
| ITALY | $168.8M | $323K | -$168.4M |
| CANADA | $20.8M | $32.9M | +$12.1M |
| CHINA | $27.1M | $2.5M | -$24.6M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $11.1M | $4.7M | -$6.5M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8418690180 | REFRIG/FREEZING EQUIP, NESOI | $442.0M | 5.33% | $11.4M |
| 8418690110 | ICEMAKING MACHINES | $29.5M | 15.77% | $2.9M |
| 8418690150 | RECIPROCATING LIQUID CHILLING REFRIGERATING UNITS | $29.3M | 1.53% | $388K |
| 8418690140 | CENTRIFUGAL LIQUID CHILLING REFRIG UNITS | $20.8M | 18.04% | $621K |
| 8418690130 | SODA FOUNTAIN,BEER DISPENSING EQUIP, REFRIGERATED | $4.7M | 25.05% | $178K |
| 8418690120 | DRINKING WATER COOLERS, REFRIGERATED, SELF-CONTAIN | $4.5M | 10.69% | $317K |
| 8418690160 | ABSORPTION LIQUID CHILLING UNITS | $2.0M | 15.11% | $297K |
REFRIG/FREEZING EQUIP, NESOI
ICEMAKING MACHINES
RECIPROCATING LIQUID CHILLING REFRIGERATING UNITS
CENTRIFUGAL LIQUID CHILLING REFRIG UNITS
SODA FOUNTAIN,BEER DISPENSING EQUIP, REFRIGERATED
DRINKING WATER COOLERS, REFRIGERATED, SELF-CONTAIN
ABSORPTION LIQUID CHILLING UNITS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8418690180 | REFRIG/FREEZING EQUIP, NESOI | $84.2M |
| 8418690110 | ICEMAKING MACHINES | $10.5M |
| 8418690140 | CENTRIFUGAL LIQUID CHILLING REFRIG UNITS | $3.8M |
| 8418690150 | RECIPROCATING LIQUID CHILLING REFRIGERATING UNITS | $3.6M |
| 8418690120 | DRINKING WATER COOLERS, REFRIGERATED, SELF-CONTAIN | $2.1M |
| 8418690130 | SODA FOUNTAIN,BEER DISPENSING EQUIP, REFRIGERATED | $1.5M |
| 8418690160 | ABSORPTION LIQUID CHILLING UNITS | $1.3M |
REFRIG/FREEZING EQUIP, NESOI
27.7K no
ICEMAKING MACHINES
3.4K no
CENTRIFUGAL LIQUID CHILLING REFRIG UNITS
183 no
RECIPROCATING LIQUID CHILLING REFRIGERATING UNITS
187 no
DRINKING WATER COOLERS, REFRIGERATED, SELF-CONTAIN
3.9K no
SODA FOUNTAIN,BEER DISPENSING EQUIP, REFRIGERATED
580 no
ABSORPTION LIQUID CHILLING UNITS
304 no
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $311.7M | $11.4M | -$300.3M |
| California | $27.8M | $16.3M | -$11.5M |
| Ohio | $33.3M | $1.5M | -$31.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $236.0M | $14.6M | -$221.4M |
| LAKE CHARLES, LA | $148.2M | -- | -$148.2M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $22.5M | $1.9M | -$20.6M |