U.S. imports of Household Refrigerators (SITC 77521) totaled $498.8M in August 2026, imported from 38 countries.
Importers of Household Refrigerators paid $134.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 26.87% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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 import shipments a month
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.
Basic heading 47 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77521 · $498.8M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Thailand together supply 67% of it. China pays 47.5% duty; Thailand 24.8%.
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Imports
$498.8MYoY · free account
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$21.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.9B of Household Refrigerators.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.