Whirlpool 20 cu ft Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator from Germany
This combined refrigerator-freezer features a bottom freezer drawer and upper fridge compartment with separate external doors, offering approximately 200 liters of refrigerated volume. It uses compression-type cooling and falls under HTS 8418.10.00.20 due to its total refrigerated volume between 184 and 269 liters. Ideal for small households seeking efficient space utilization.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify exact refrigerated volume with manufacturer specs to confirm 184-269L range; miscalculation leads to reclassification
• Include Energy Star and DOE certification documents; U.S. customs requires proof of efficiency standards
• Label units with country of origin and refrigerant type (e.g
• R600a) per EPA regulations to prevent holds