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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of household refrigerators (SITC 77521) totaled $493.3M in July 2026, traded with 36 countries.
Importers of Household Refrigerators paid $132.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 27% on $492.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataHousehold refrigerators—electric or otherwise, with or without an integrated freezer compartment—are a high-volume consumer appliance import category subject to DOE mandatory energy efficiency standards and, depending on origin, potential Section 301 tariff exposure. The distinction between a refrigerator with a freezer compartment (classified here) and a standalone household deep-freezer (a separate heading) is determined by the primary cooling function and compartment design. Refrigerant type is a growing compliance consideration: units using HFC refrigerants face EPA Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) review, while newer models using lower-GWP alternatives such as isobutane (R-600a) must meet DOT flammability handling requirements during import and installation.
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32.6K shipments/mo
Basic heading 45 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77521 · $493.3M of $175.6B
Units using HFC refrigerants (e.g., R-134a) must comply with EPA SNAP rules and AIM Act phase-down requirements. Refrigerators using flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants like isobutane (R-600a) are increasingly common in imports from Europe and Asia; these require compliance with UL 60335-2-24 safety standards and specific retailer/installer handling protocols. Importers should confirm refrigerant compliance before the first shipment.
A household refrigerator maintains fresh-food temperatures (typically 0–8°C) and may include a freezer compartment, but its primary function is refrigeration. A household deep-freezer is designed to maintain temperatures well below freezing throughout its entire storage volume. Units that are genuinely dual-purpose require a principal-use or essential-character analysis; the manufacturer's technical specifications and marketing materials are relevant evidence.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Thailand together supply 70% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$493.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$20.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.