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 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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