8418.99.80.50 - Parts of combined refrigerator-freezers fitted with separate external doors and parts of household type refrigerators

This HTS classification covers essential components and replacement parts specifically designed for combined refrigerator-freezers that feature separate external doors, as well as parts for household-type refrigerators. These include a wide array of items such as internal shelving, drawers, door seals, evaporator fans, control boards, and insulation, provided they are not specifically covered by more particular subheadings. The intended use of these parts is for maintaining or repairing refrigeration and freezing functions within the specified domestic appliances.

This particular subheading, 8418.99.80.50, is distinct from its sibling category, 8418.99.80.60 ("Other"), by virtue of its more specific focus on parts for combined refrigerator-freezers with separate external doors and household refrigerators. Subheading 8418.99.80.60 would encompass parts for other types of refrigerating or freezing equipment not meeting these specific criteria, such as components for single-door refrigerators or specialized commercial refrigeration units. The key differentiator lies in the appliance's configuration and intended domestic application.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of a part under 8418.99.80.50 hinges on its direct applicability to a combined refrigerator-freezer with separate external doors or a general household refrigerator. If a part is not designed for these specific appliances, or if it falls under a more detailed classification elsewhere in the tariff schedule (e.g., a specific type of motor or electronic control), it would be classified accordingly.