84184000
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air-conditioning machines of heading 8415
Freezers of the upright type, not exceeding 900 litres capacity
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Classification scope of upright freezers (841840)
CN code 841840 covers upright freezers of a capacity not exceeding 900 litres. Upright freezers have front-opening doors with drawers or shelves for storing food below minus 18 degrees Celsius. Chest freezers are classified under 841830. No-frost models with automatic defrosting dominate the European market.
Import requirements for upright freezers (841840)
Importing upright freezers is subject to energy labelling (EU) 2019/2016, Ecodesign (EU) 2019/2019, F-gas (EU) 2024/573 banning refrigerants with GWP above 150 from 2025, LVD, EMC, RoHS and WEEE. CE marking is mandatory. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
EU upright freezer market (841840)
Upright freezers are growing in popularity due to ergonomic access. Drawers enable food segregation without bending. No-frost technology eliminates manual defrosting. Inverter compressors ensure quiet operation. R600a is the standard refrigerant. Leading manufacturers include Liebherr, BSH, Electrolux and Beko.
Upright freezers - EU energy labels and ecodesign
CN code 8418 40 covers upright freezers. Import requires compliance with F-gas Regulation EU 517/2014, Ecodesign Directive, energy labelling requirements and LVD. Refrigeration appliances must carry EU energy labels rated at least class F. Customs clearance requires CE certificate and full technical documentation.
Frequently asked questions
What freezers are classified under 841840?
Upright freezers up to 900 litres with front-opening doors and drawers or shelves. Chest freezers fall under 841830. Construction form and capacity are the criteria.
What energy labelling applies to upright freezers?
Upright freezers must carry EU energy labels (A-G) under Regulation (EU) 2019/2016. Ecodesign sets minimum efficiency. Upright freezers use more energy than chest types due to cold air escape when doors are opened.
What refrigerant is used in new freezers?
New freezers on the EU market use R600a (isobutane, GWP=3) or R290 (propane, GWP=3) under F-gas Regulation. Fluorinated refrigerants with GWP above 150 such as R134a are banned in new household appliances from 2025.
What energy labels apply to upright freezers CN 8418 40?
Upright freezers CN 8418 40 must carry EU energy labels per the delegated regulation. Energy class affects market attractiveness. The label must accompany the product at point of sale.
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