Electrical Absorption Household Refrigerator from United States
> An electrical absorption household refrigerator is a compact refrigerator that uses an absorption cycle (often ammonia-water or lithium bromide) powered by electricity, providing quiet, compressor-free cooling. It is intended for household use, such as in apartments, dormitories, or offices, and is classified under 8418.29.00 as an "other" household refrigerator, as it is not a compression-type and not specifically covered elsewhere.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be requiredNRCanOffice of Energy EfficiencyMay be required
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 8418290000; Equal To 8418290000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- NRCan
Office of Energy Efficiency · May be required
May require NRCan Office of Energy Efficiency depending on intended use (NR01, NR02, NR03). Matching criteria: Equal To 8418290000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Valid Intended Use Code).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• > Provide a detailed product description and technical data sheet to CBSA to confirm the absorption cooling mechanism, as this distinguishes it from compression refrigerators
• Check if the refrigerator meets Canadian electrical safety standards (e.g
• CSA certification) and include proof of compliance in your import documentation
• Be aware that units with refrigerants may require additional permits under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act