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Refrigerator HSN Code 8418

18% IGSTSchedule II

Refrigerators and freezers are classified under HSN heading 8418, covering refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment. Household compression-type refrigerators have a dedicated tariff item.

Heading
8418
Primary code
84182100
GST / IGST
18%
Customs duty (BCD)
20%

Refrigerator HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 8418 (refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading 8412.5). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
84182100Compression-type18%20%
84181010Commercial type18%15%
84181090Other18%20%
84182900Other18%20%

FTA preferential rates: 13 partner agreement(s) listed for 84182100; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 11 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for refrigerator?

The HSN code for refrigerator is 8418 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for refrigerator the most common is 84182100, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How refrigerator is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for refrigerator narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

  1. Chapter 842-digitNuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
  2. 84184-digit headingREFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS AND OTHER REFRIGERATING OR FREEZING EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC OR OTHER; HEAT PUMPS OTHER THAN AIR CONDITIONING MACHINES OF HEADING 8412.5
  3. 8418216-digit subheadingREFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS AND OTHER REFRIGERATING OR FREEZING EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC OR OTHER; HEAT PUMPS OTHER THAN AIR CONDITIONING MACHINES OF HEADING 8412.5
  4. 841821008-digit tariff itemCompression-type

Section XVIMACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES

GST on refrigerator

Refrigerator (HSN 8418) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 84182100 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported refrigerator

When refrigerator (HSN 84182100) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%, AIDC 20%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: 49.152. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 84182100

Conclusion

The HSN code for refrigerator is 8418 at the heading level, with 84182100 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Last reviewed: