Large residential washing machines have been subject to safeguard tariffs, and certain refrigeration equipment has faced antidumping investigations. The scope and status of these measures change over time; importers should check the USITC and Commerce Department remedy databases for current orders and scope rulings applicable to their specific product before shipment.

The FTC's EnergyGuide rule requires that covered appliances — including refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, and room air conditioners — display a yellow EnergyGuide label showing estimated annual energy consumption and operating cost. Importers are responsible for ensuring labels are affixed before the product is offered for sale in the US market.