8418 - Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps, other than the air conditioning machines of heading 8415; parts thereof:
Sub-classifications
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8418 1000 10
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8418 1000 65
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8418 1000 85
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8418 1000 90
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8418 2100
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8418 29
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8418 2910 00
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8418 2920 00
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8418 6901
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8418 6901 10
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8418 6901 60
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8418 6901 80
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8418 99
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8418 9980
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Overview
Heading 8418 encompasses a broad spectrum of refrigerating and freezing equipment, along with heat pumps, excluding air conditioning machines. This category includes electric and non-electric units designed for cooling or freezing, such as domestic refrigerators and freezers, as well as commercial display cabinets and industrial chilling systems. The key distinguishing factor for goods classified under 8418 is their primary function of refrigeration or freezing, or their role as heat pumps for heating or cooling.
Unlike sibling categories in other chapters that might deal with, for example, live animals (Chapter 01), plumbing fixtures (Chapter 39), or heating apparatus not primarily for refrigeration (Chapter 73), heading 8418 specifically focuses on the technology and purpose of temperature reduction or heat transfer for preservation, storage, or climate control through refrigeration cycles. This heading is distinct from air conditioning machines under heading 8415, which are primarily designed for cooling ambient air and do not necessarily involve freezing or long-term preservation of goods.
The subcategories within 8418 provide a detailed breakdown of these diverse products. For instance, it differentiates between combined refrigerator-freezers, chest freezers, and upright freezers, often based on their design and capacity. Further subdivisions address specialized furniture incorporating refrigeration, other types of refrigerating equipment not fitting the primary household descriptions, and crucially, the parts necessary for the maintenance and repair of all items within this heading. This hierarchical structure allows for precise classification based on the specific type, configuration, and intended use of the equipment.