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HSChapter 84
U.S. imports of household refrigerators, non-compression type (nesoi) (HS 841829) totaled $822K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Household Refrigerators, Non-Compression Type (NESOI) paid $216K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 27% on $789K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Household Refrigerators, Non-Compression Type (NESOI) imports of $822K in April 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $745K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHousehold refrigerators that do not use vapor-compression — most notably electrical absorption units — fall under this heading, which the US schedule divides into absorption-electrical models (8418291000) and all other household-type refrigerators not elsewhere specified (8418292000). Absorption refrigerators are widely used in recreational vehicles, marine applications, and off-grid settings where silent operation is valued over energy efficiency. China leads US imports under this heading, with Hungary and Italy as notable European sources. Importers should verify that the cooling technology is correctly identified, as misclassifying a compression unit here can trigger reclassification and back-duty exposure.
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Absorption refrigerators use a heat source (electric element or gas flame) to drive a refrigerant cycle without a mechanical compressor. Under the US HTS, absorption-electrical household units are specifically enumerated at 8418291000, while compression-type units fall under heading 841821. The absence of a compressor motor is the key technical distinction customs will look for in product documentation.
A manufacturer's technical data sheet specifying the cooling method (absorption, thermoelectric, or other), power source, and intended end-use is essential. For absorption units, the presence of a burner assembly or heating element — rather than a compressor — should be clearly described in the commercial invoice and product literature submitted at entry.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $504K | $4K | -$500K |
| CANADA | $34K | $283K | +$249K |
| NETHERLANDS | $134K | -- | -$134K |
| HUNGARY | $98K | -- | -$98K |
| BAHAMAS | -- | $58K | +$58K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8418291000 | REFRIGERATORS, HOUSEHOLD, ABSORPTION, ELECTRICAL | $683K | 27.49% | $188K |
| 8418292000 | REFRIGERATORS, HOUSEHOLD TYPE, NESOI | $140K | 26.98% | $29K |
REFRIGERATORS, HOUSEHOLD, ABSORPTION, ELECTRICAL
REFRIGERATORS, HOUSEHOLD TYPE, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8418292000 | REFRIGERATORS, HOUSEHOLD TYPE, NESOI | $670K |
| 8418291000 | REFRIGERATORS, HOUSEHOLD, ABSORPTION, ELECTRICAL | $25K |
REFRIGERATORS, HOUSEHOLD TYPE, NESOI
935 no
REFRIGERATORS, HOUSEHOLD, ABSORPTION, ELECTRICAL
77 no
DIGITAL PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847150
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ADP MACHINES & UNITS
HS 847330
PORT DIGTL AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESS MACH NOT > 10 KG
HS 847130
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING STORAGE UNITS, N.E.S.O.I
HS 847170
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING UNITS, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 847180
TURBOJET AND TURBOPROLLER PARTS
HS 841191
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $293K | $46K | -$248K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $196K | -- | -$196K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $189K | -- | -$189K |