Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu ft French Door Refrigerator from Germany
Whirlpool's WRF535SWHZ French door model provides 25 cu ft capacity with bottom freezer drawer, external water/ice dispenser, and compression cooling. It matches HTS 8418.10.00.65 criteria as a large-volume (>382L) combined unit with French doors and bottom freezer, falling into the 'other' category.
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
• Include bill of materials detailing compressor type to confirm compression refrigeration and avoid heat pump misclassification
• Certify compliance with DOE energy standards; non-compliant units face detention or higher duties
• Avoid pitfall of volume miscalculation—use internal liner dimensions excluding shelves for accurate >382L proof