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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of household refrigerators (SITC 77521) totaled $438.6M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Household Refrigerators paid $99.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $382.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $236.4M | $1.5M | -$234.9M |
| THAILAND | $68.2M | -- | -$68.2M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $58.7M | $11K | -$58.6M |
| CHINA | $35.8M | $64K | -$35.7M |
| VIETNAM | $20.6M | -- | -$20.6M |
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