U.S. imports of Household Compression-Type Refrigerators (HS 841821) totaled $30.0M in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Household Compression-Type Refrigerators paid $9.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 31.51% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Household Compression-Type Refrigerators imports of $30.0M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $27.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCompression-type refrigerators for household use are classified by internal volume across four US tariff lines — under 184 liters (8418210010), 184–269 liters (8418210020), 269–382 liters (8418210030), and 382 liters and over (8418210090) — making precise volume measurement critical at entry. China dominates US supply, with Thailand and Turkey as significant secondary sources. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has prompted sourcing diversification toward Southeast Asian and European suppliers. Energy efficiency labeling requirements under DOE and FTC rules apply at the point of sale and should be confirmed with the manufacturer before importation.
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1.7K import shipments a month
The US schedule breaks heading 841821 into four volume brackets: under 184 liters, 184–269 liters, 269–382 liters, and 382 liters and over. The declared net internal volume must be verified against the manufacturer's specification sheet, as misclassification between brackets can affect duty liability.
Yes. Compression-type household refrigerators originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard column 1 rate. Importers should confirm the current applicable list and rate with a licensed customs broker, as Section 301 coverage and exclusions are periodically updated.
ImportsExports
Imports
$30.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $326.5M of Household Compression-Type Refrigerators and exported $67.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 5 of 10 in heading 8418
Subheading 841821 · $30.0M of $1.4B
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8418210010 | Refrigerators, Household, Comp Typ, Vol Lt 184 Liter | $21.0M | 32.29% | 98.55% | $6.8M |
| 8418210090 | Refrig, Household, Comp Typ, Vol 382 Liters & Over | $7.0M | 29.23% | 99.74% | $2.0M |
| 8418210020 | Refrig, Household, Comp Typ, Vol (184-269 Liters) | $1.1M | 31.30% | 88.48% | $356K |
| 8418210030 | Refrig, Household, Comp Typ, Vol (269-382 Liters) | $826K | 31.00% | 100.00% | $256K |
Refrigerators, Household, Comp Typ, Vol Lt 184 Liter
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Thailand together supply 63% of it. China pays 46.1% duty; Italy 21.9%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
1.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 31.51% of imports for consumption.