Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Commercial Refrigerating and Freezing Furniture (Chests, Cabinets, Display Counters, Showcases) (SITC 74143) totaled $122.2M in August 2026, imported from 45 countries.
Importers of Commercial Refrigerating and Freezing Furniture (Chests, Cabinets, Display Counters, Showcases) paid $11.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.76% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Commercial Refrigerating and Freezing Furniture (Chests, Cabinets, Display Counters, Showcases) imports of $122.2M in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $102.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCommercial-grade refrigerating and freezing furniture — including reach-in cabinets, open display cases, and merchandising showcases used in retail food and beverage environments — is explicitly distinguished from household-type refrigerators under this heading. The food retail and cold-chain logistics sectors are the primary end users, and equipment specifications such as temperature range, door configuration, and refrigerant type are commercially significant for both procurement and regulatory compliance. Units incorporating certain refrigerants may be subject to EPA Section 608 and import-notification requirements under the Clean Air Act.
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10.0K import shipments a month
The heading explicitly excludes household-type units. Commercial display counters and showcases are designed for retail merchandising — typically featuring open fronts, glass doors, or large-capacity cabinets — and are classified here rather than under household refrigerator headings. The intended end-use environment and design specifications are the primary classification criteria.
Units pre-charged with controlled refrigerants (such as HFCs or HCFCs) may trigger EPA reporting and compliance obligations under the Clean Air Act's refrigerant management rules. Importers should verify the refrigerant type with the manufacturer and consult with a licensed customs broker or environmental compliance specialist before entry.
Basic heading 137 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74143 · $122.2M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 71% of it. China pays 19.9% duty; Mexico 0.2%.
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entry
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ImportsExports
Imports
$122.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$16.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2B of Commercial Refrigerating and Freezing Furniture (Chests, Cabinets, Display Counters, Showcases).
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.