Refrigerators; for household use, compression-type, electric or other

HS v2022 Code: 841821

About refrigerators; for household use, compression-type, electric or other

HS code 841821 covers household refrigerators that use a compression-type cooling system, whether powered by electricity or other means. This is a critical component of the global home appliance industry, which plays a vital role in supporting modern lifestyles and enabling the storage and preservation of perishable goods. Refrigerators are an essential household item across both developed and developing economies, making this a significant area of international trade and investment.

Production process

Household refrigerators under HS code 841821 are typically manufactured using a combination of metal fabrication, plastic molding, and precision engineering techniques. The core cooling system involves a compressor, condenser, and evaporator, which work together to circulate a refrigerant gas and create the cooling effect. Automated assembly lines and quality control measures are used to ensure consistent production of these appliances to meet global demand.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 841821 refrigerators include steel or aluminum for the exterior casing, various plastics for interior components and linings, copper tubing for the cooling system, and electric motors or compressors. Specialized manufacturing equipment such as metal stamping machines, plastic injection molders, and refrigerant gas charging stations are also essential resources for this industry.

Production outputs

Refrigerators classified under HS code 841821 are a key output for the household appliance manufacturing sector. These products are consumed by end-users in the 940600 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings and 851650 Microwave ovens industries, as they are commonly integrated into modern kitchen and home environments. The refrigerators produced under this code may also be exported to international markets to meet global consumer demand.

Revisions to 841821

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 841821. The most recent 1 version of this code (841821) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 841821.

Family tree for refrigerators; for household use, compression-type, electric or other

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/84'>84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8418'>8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841821'>841821: Refrigerators; for household use, compression-type, electric or other</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841810'>841810: Refrigerators and freezers; combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or other</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841829'>841829: Refrigerators; household, electric or not, other than compression-type</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841830'>841830: Freezers; of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841840'>841840: Freezers; of the upright type, not exceeding 900l capacity</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841850'>841850: Furniture incorporating refrigerating or freezing equipment; for storage and display, n.e.c. in item no. 8418.1, 8418.2, 8418.3 or 8418.4 (chests, cabinets, display counters, show-cases and the like)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841861'>841861: Heat pumps; other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841869'>841869: Refrigerating or freezing equipment; n.e.c. in heading no. 8418</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841891'>841891: Refrigerating or freezing equipment; parts, furniture designed to receive refrigerating or freezing equipment</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841899'>841899: Refrigerating or freezing equipment; parts thereof, other than furniture</a>"]

    

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