HS code for refrigerator in China: 8418102000
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HS code for refrigerator in China

The HS code for refrigerator in China is 8418102000 — Combined refrigerator-freezers , fitted with separate external doors , of a capacity exceeding 200L, not exceeding 500L.

MFN duty 8% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 200＜容积≤500升冷藏冷冻组合机

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
8418102000 Combined refrigerator-freezers , fitted with separate external doors , of a capacity exceeding 200L, not exceeding 500L 200＜容积≤500升冷藏冷冻组合机 8% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers refrigerator. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
8414301200 Other electrically-driven compressors or compressors for freezing boxes, 0.4kw＜power≤5kw 8% 13% Open
8414301100 Compressor for refrigerators or freezers, of a motor power not exceeding 0.4KW 8% 13% Open
8418299000 Other house-hold refrigerators 8% 13% Open
8418212000 Compression-type house-hold refrigerators , of a capacity exceeding 50L, not exceeding 150L 8% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “refrigerator”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
8418999990 Other parts for refrigeration equipments listed in Heading No. 8418 3,606 9% 13% Open
8418999200 Parts of refrigerating or freezing equipment of a refrigerating temperature higher than -40篊 and a capacity exceeding 500L 434 9% 13% Open
8418102000 Combined refrigerator-freezers , fitted with separate external doors , of a capacity exceeding 200L, not exceeding 500L 115 8% 13% Open
8418999100 Parts of freezing equipment of a refrigerating temperature of -40℃ or lower 120 9% 13% Open
3924100000 Tableware and kitchenware of plastics 146 6.5% 13% Open
Why 8418102000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 8418 — Electrical or non electrical refrigerators, freezers, and other refrigeration equipment; Heat pumps, except for air conditioners of heading 84.15 , chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machines, Machinery and Parts .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “200＜容积≤500升冷藏冷冻组合机”, which contains the term used for refrigerator in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 3,606 import records whose product descriptions match refrigerator are declared under this heading family, i.e. 45% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for refrigerator in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for refrigerator is 8418102000 — Combined refrigerator-freezers , fitted with separate external doors , of a capacity exceeding 200L, not exceeding 500L. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 8% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to refrigerator?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover refrigerator: 8414301200 (Other electrically-driven compressors or compressors for freezing boxes, 0.4kw＜power≤5kw); 8414301100 (Compressor for refrigerators or freezers, of a motor power not exceeding 0.4KW); 8418299000 (Other house-hold refrigerators). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of refrigerator use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8418999990 (品目8418其他制冷设备用零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for refrigerator also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for refrigerator?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "refrigerator", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 8418999990 — Other parts for refrigeration equipments listed in Heading No. 8418, used in 3,606 records in our sample.

How is refrigerator classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: refrigerator falls under heading 8418 and statistical line 8418102000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “200＜容积≤500升冷藏冷冻组合机” (English: Combined refrigerator-freezers , fitted with separate external doors , of a capacity exceeding 200L, not exceeding 500L). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 8418
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