LG Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Defrost Heater Assembly

The defrost heater assembly melts frost buildup on evaporator coils in LG bottom-freezer combined refrigerator-freezers with separate external doors. It's a household part essential for automatic defrost functionality. Classified in HTS 8418.99.8050 for parts of such units.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8516.80Lower: 10% vs 35%

If the heating element is marketed as a standalone electric resistor

Generic electric heating resistors classify under Chapter 85 if not specifically identified as fridge parts.

8418.99Same rate: 35%

If designed for household freezers without fridge compartment

Standalone freezer parts have separate provisions outside combined units.

9032.89.60Higher: 36.7% vs 35%

If includes integrated automatic defrost thermostat as primary function

Thermostatic controls may classify as automatic regulating instruments if not subordinate to heating.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit wiring diagrams and thermostat compatibility data to confirm it's a matched defrost system part

Label as 'for household use only' to differentiate from commercial heaters

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