Whirlpool 18 cu ft Top-Freezer Refrigerator from Japan
This household compression-type refrigerator features a top-mounted freezer and a total refrigerated volume of approximately 340 liters, fitting precisely within the 269-382 liter range specified by HTS 8418.21.00.30. It uses a vapor-compression refrigeration cycle with a hermetic compressor for efficient cooling of fresh food and frozen compartments.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify total refrigerated volume via manufacturer specs; include both fresh food and freezer compartments to confirm 269-382L range
• Include ENERGY STAR or CEC certification documents to avoid delays; non-compliant units may face additional testing requirements
• Label with exact model capacity in liters and 'household type' to prevent misclassification as commercial equipment