8418.10.00 - Combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors or drawers, or combinations thereof

This HTS category, 8418.10.00, specifically encompasses combined refrigerator-freezers designed for household use. These units integrate both refrigeration and freezing compartments, featuring distinct external doors or drawers for access to each section, or a combination of both. The primary characteristic is the dual functionality of preserving food at both chilled and frozen temperatures within a single appliance, typically intended for domestic settings.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, it is crucial to note that it does not include dedicated chest or upright freezers (8418.30.00 and 8418.40.00 respectively), nor does it cover furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment for display purposes (8418.50.00). Unlike general refrigeration or freezing equipment and heat pumps under other subheadings within 8418, this code is focused on the integrated refrigerator-freezer configuration.

The subcategories within 8418.10.00 provide further refinement based on the refrigeration mechanism. The primary subdivision typically relates to whether the unit employs a compression-type refrigeration system, which is the most common type for household appliances. The "Other" subheading accounts for variations or less common configurations that do not fall into specific mechanical types if such distinctions are further detailed in the tariff schedule.