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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
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Classification scope of non-compression refrigerators (841829)
CN code 841829 covers other household refrigerators not of the compression type (841821). This includes absorption refrigerators (using ammonia or lithium bromide cycles), thermoelectric refrigerators (Peltier effect) and other refrigerators using unconventional cooling methods. Absorption refrigerators are used in campervans, caravans and hotel rooms for silent operation. Thermoelectric refrigerators serve as portable car and travel coolers.
Import requirements for non-compression refrigerators (841829)
Importing refrigerators under 841829 is subject to the same regulations as other household refrigerators. Energy Labelling Regulation (EU) 2019/2016 requires energy labels. Ecodesign sets minimum efficiency. LVD, EMC and RoHS require CE. Absorption refrigerators with ammonia may be subject to hazardous materials transport regulations. Duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Applications of non-compression refrigerators (841829)
Non-compression refrigerators serve applications where silent operation or absence of a compressor is a priority. Absorption refrigerators for campervans can operate on gas, 12V or 230V power. In hotels, absorption minibars are valued for silent operation. Thermoelectric Peltier coolers serve as portable car refrigerators. Leading absorption refrigerator manufacturers include Dometic and Thetford. Energy efficiency of absorption and thermoelectric refrigerators is lower than compression types.
Non-compression refrigerators - EU energy labels and ecodesign
CN code 8418 29 covers non-compression refrigerators. 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 refrigerators are classified under 841829?
Subheading 841829 covers other household refrigerators that are not compression-type: absorption (ammonia), thermoelectric (Peltier) and others. Used in campervans, hotels and as portable coolers. Compression refrigerators fall under 841821.
Do absorption refrigerators require energy labels?
Absorption refrigerators placed on the EU market are subject to Energy Labelling Regulation (EU) 2019/2016 and must carry an energy label. Energy efficiency of absorption refrigerators is typically lower than compression types, resulting in lower energy classes.
What refrigerants are used in absorption refrigerators?
Household absorption refrigerators use an ammonia cycle with hydrogen as inert gas. Ammonia (R717) is a natural refrigerant with GWP=0 and is not subject to F-gas restrictions. Alternative absorption systems use lithium bromide. Absorption refrigerators do not require a mechanical compressor.
What energy labels apply to non-compression refrigerators CN 8418 29?
Non-compression refrigerators CN 8418 29 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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