Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ Side-by-Side Refrigerator
> The Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ is a side-by-side refrigerator with a 25.2 cu ft capacity, featuring adjustable gallon door bins and an external ice/water dispenser for family use. It is a compression-type refrigerator with separate external doors for the refrigerator and freezer sections, but since it is not a combined refrigerator-freezer with separate doors (as it is a side-by-side), it is classified under 8418.29.00 as an "other" household refrigerator.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | +25.0% | 33% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the refrigerator is a combined refrigerator-freezer with separate external doors for each section
Combined refrigerator-freezers with separate doors are classified under 8418.10, but side-by-side units may be considered under this heading if they meet the criteria.
If the unit is a compression-type refrigerator with a top-mounted freezer
Household compression refrigerators with a top freezer are classified under 8418.21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Provide the refrigerator's model and configuration (side-by-side) to CBSA to support classification under 8418.29.00, as it is not a combined refrigerator-freezer with separate doors
• Ensure the unit meets Canadian electrical safety standards and include energy efficiency documentation
• If the refrigerator has an external ice/water dispenser, declare it as an integral feature
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