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HAF-QIN filter: genuine vs replacement

Last checked October 28, 2026

Buy genuine

The genuine Samsung HAF-QIN is listed to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401 at the exact model level (NSF).

We found 9 replacement models listed by number: 0 cover the same standards, and 4 are listed to NSF/ANSI 42 only, which covers taste and chlorine, not lead.

Verdict: buy genuine if you want every listed claim. No replacement we found matches the genuine filter's listings.

Sources: public listings read October 28, 2026, linked below. How we check.

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Your options, by listed certification

Genuine Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP
NSF/ANSI 42NSF/ANSI 53NSF/ANSI 401
Rated capacity 316 gal · Lists lead reduction · NSF listing (read October 28, 2026)
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Mid tier AQUA CREST AQF-17376B-D
NSF/ANSI 42NSF/ANSI 53No NSF/ANSI 401
Rated capacity 316 gal · Lists lead reduction · NSF listing (read October 28, 2026)
Check on Amazon
Mid tier AQUA CREST AQF-17376B-P
NSF/ANSI 42NSF/ANSI 53No NSF/ANSI 401
Rated capacity 316 gal · Lists lead reduction · NSF listing (read October 28, 2026)
Check on Amazon
Mid tier Amazon Basics AMZN-17376B-P
NSF/ANSI 42NSF/ANSI 53No NSF/ANSI 401
Rated capacity 316 gal · Lists lead reduction · NSF listing (read October 28, 2026)
Check on Amazon
Mid tier Waterdrop WDP-DA97-17376B
NSF/ANSI 42NSF/ANSI 53No NSF/ANSI 401
Rated capacity 316 gal · Lists lead reduction · NSF listing (read October 28, 2026)
Check on Amazon
Mid tier Waterdrop WDS-DA97-17376B
NSF/ANSI 42NSF/ANSI 53No NSF/ANSI 401
Rated capacity 316 gal · Lists lead reduction · NSF listing (read October 28, 2026)
Check on Amazon
Basic tier AQUA CREST AQF-17376B
NSF/ANSI 42No NSF/ANSI 53No NSF/ANSI 401
Rated capacity 316 gal · No lead reduction claim listed · NSF listing (read October 28, 2026)
Check on Amazon
Basic tier AQUA CREST AQF-DA97-17376B
NSF/ANSI 42No NSF/ANSI 53No NSF/ANSI 401
Rated capacity 316 gal · No lead reduction claim listed · NSF listing (read October 28, 2026)
Check on Amazon
Basic tier Amazon Basics AMZN-17376B-S
NSF/ANSI 42No NSF/ANSI 53No NSF/ANSI 401
Rated capacity 316 gal · No lead reduction claim listed · NSF listing (read October 28, 2026)
Check on Amazon
Basic tier Waterdrop WD-DA97-17376B
NSF/ANSI 42No NSF/ANSI 53No NSF/ANSI 401
Rated capacity 316 gal · No lead reduction claim listed · NSF listing (read October 28, 2026)
Check on Amazon

Fit note: each replacement above carries the HAF-QIN number or DA97-17376B, the cartridge code Samsung and NSF list for it in its own model name, so its seller presents it as a replacement for HAF-QIN. We did not confirm fit with the replacement makers; confirm with your manual.

Side by side

FilterNSF/ANSI 4253401Lead claimRatedListing
Genuine Samsung
HAF-QIN/EXP		YesYesYesYes316 galNSF listing
AQUA CREST
AQF-17376B-D		YesYesNoYes316 galNSF listing
AQUA CREST
AQF-17376B-P		YesYesNoYes316 galNSF listing
Amazon Basics
AMZN-17376B-P		YesYesNoYes316 galNSF listing
Waterdrop
WDP-DA97-17376B		YesYesNoYes316 galNSF listing
Waterdrop
WDS-DA97-17376B		YesYesNoYes316 galNSF listing
AQUA CREST
AQF-17376B		YesNoNoNo316 galNSF listing
AQUA CREST
AQF-DA97-17376B		YesNoNoNo316 galNSF listing
Amazon Basics
AMZN-17376B-S		YesNoNoNo316 galNSF listing
Waterdrop
WD-DA97-17376B		YesNoNoNo316 galNSF listing

What the tiers mean for HAF-QIN

Most replacement brands sell the same filter shape in up to three versions with almost the same name. For HAF-QIN we found 4 basic, 5 mid and 0 top tier models.

  • Basic tier, NSF/ANSI 42 only: listed for aesthetic claims such as chlorine, taste and odor. No health claims such as lead.
  • Mid tier, adds NSF/ANSI 53: health effect claims. Check the listing for the exact contaminants; for these models it includes lead where marked above.
  • Top tier, adds NSF/ANSI 401: a set of emerging compounds such as some medicines and pesticides, each named in the listing.

The model numbers differ by a letter or a suffix, so read the exact number on the box before you buy. NSF 42 vs 53 vs 401 explained.

Which refrigerators use the HAF-QIN

107 model entries as listed by Samsung (maker page, read October 28, 2026). ** means any color or revision suffix. Linked models have their own page.

Show all 107 models
  • Samsung RF28R7551**
  • Samsung RF28T5021**
  • Samsung RF28T5101**
  • Samsung RF28T5F01**
  • Samsung RF29A9071**
  • Samsung RF29A9671**
  • Samsung RF29A9675/**
  • Samsung RF29A9771**
  • Samsung RF29BB8200**
  • Samsung RF29BB8900**
  • Samsung RF29DB9700**
  • Samsung RF29DB9750**
  • Samsung RF29DB9900**
  • Samsung RF30BB6200**
  • Samsung RF30BB6602**
  • Samsung RF30BB6900**
  • Samsung RF31CG5100**
  • Samsung RF31CG7200**
  • Samsung RF31CG7400**
  • Samsung RF32CG5300**
  • Samsung RF32CG5400**
  • Samsung RF32CG5B10**
  • Samsung RF32CG5D00**
  • Samsung RF70F23*E*
  • Samsung RF70F29*E*
  • Samsung RF70H25*E*
  • Samsung RF70H30*E*
  • Samsung RF80H25*E*
  • Samsung RF80H30*E*
  • Samsung RF90F23AE**
  • Samsung RF90F23BE**
  • Samsung RF90F23EE**
  • Samsung RF90F29BE**
  • Samsung RF90F29EE**
  • Samsung RM70F22N**
  • Samsung RM80F22W**
  • Samsung RM80F23V**
  • Samsung RS22T5201**
  • Samsung RS22T5561**
  • Samsung RS23A500A**
  • Samsung RS23CB7600**
  • Samsung RS25H5111**
  • Samsung RS27T5201**
  • Samsung RS27T5202**
  • Samsung RS27T5561**
  • Samsung RS28A5F61**
  • Samsung RS70H27S**

Genuine HAF-QIN specs from the maker

Maker's rated capacity300 gallons
Maker's change interval6 months
Maker's own claim“Samsung water filters reduce 40 different contaminants, including chlorine, lead, and mercury”
SourceSamsung product page, read October 28, 2026

Questions

Is a cheap replacement HAF-QIN filter as good as genuine?

It depends on the exact model. Of the 9 replacements we found, 4 are listed to NSF/ANSI 42 only. None we found is listed to NSF/ANSI 401. The genuine filter is listed to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401.

Does the HAF-QIN filter remove lead?

The genuine filter's NSF/ANSI 53 listing includes lead reduction. Among replacements, 5 of 9 list lead reduction.

Where do these certification facts come from?

From the public NSF, IAPMO R&T and WQA listings, searched by the exact model number, with the read date shown. A second, separate lookup confirmed each row before publishing. We never call a filter certified unless the listing names that exact model.

Sources

  1. NSF listing for Samsung HAF-QIN/EXP: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=HAF-QIN/EXP&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
  2. NSF listing for AQUA CREST AQF-17376B-D: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=AQF-17376B-D&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
  3. NSF listing for AQUA CREST AQF-17376B-P: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=AQF-17376B-P&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
  4. NSF listing for Amazon Basics AMZN-17376B-P: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=AMZN-17376B-P&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
  5. NSF listing for Waterdrop WDP-DA97-17376B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=WDP-DA97-17376B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
  6. NSF listing for Waterdrop WDS-DA97-17376B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=WDS-DA97-17376B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
  7. NSF listing for AQUA CREST AQF-17376B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=AQF-17376B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
  8. NSF listing for AQUA CREST AQF-DA97-17376B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=AQF-DA97-17376B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
  9. NSF listing for Amazon Basics AMZN-17376B-S: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=AMZN-17376B-S&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
  10. NSF listing for Waterdrop WD-DA97-17376B: https://info.nsf.org/Certified/DWTU/Listings.asp?TradeName=WD-DA97-17376B&submit3=Search (read October 28, 2026, second check October 28, 2026)
  11. WQA search for HAF-QIN, no listing found: https://find.wqa.org/find-products (read October 28, 2026)
  12. Samsung product page: https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliance-accessories/haf-qin-refrigerator-water-filter-sku-haf-qin-exp/ (read October 28, 2026)

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