Samsung HAF-QIN Water Filter (DA97-17376B): Compatible Models, Part Numbers and Install Guide

If you pulled the filter out of your Samsung fridge and found “HAF-QIN” on the label, you are holding Samsung’s current flagship refrigerator cartridge — part number DA97-17376B. It is the square-shaped filter inside most Samsung French door, 4-Door Flex, Bespoke and newer side-by-side models built from 2017 onward.

This guide covers the things people actually get stuck on: making sure the HAF-QIN is really your filter (Samsung has two look-alike filter families), every part number that refers to the same cartridge, what the genuine filter is certified to remove, a three-minute installation, and how to tell a real Samsung filter from the counterfeits that flood marketplaces.

First, Make Sure You Have the Square Filter

Samsung’s naming trips people up, so start with shape, not letters:

• Square cartridge = HAF-QIN (DA97-17376B). This is the filter this guide is about. It slides into a square internal slot, usually at the top of the fresh food compartment.
• Round cartridge = HAF-CIN (DA29-00020B). The older design, used in pre-2017 models and some long-running lines. Different shape, different housing — the two are not interchangeable.

HAF simply stands for Home Appliance Filter; QIN marks the square design, and you will also see it written HAF-QIN/EXP. If your current cartridge is square and labeled HAF-QIN, DA97-17376B or DA97-08006C, you are in the right place. If it is round, you need the other family — the store’s Samsung DA29-00020B (HAF-CIN/EXP) page is the one you want.

Part Numbers That All Mean the Same HAF-QIN Filter

Samsung and its retailers list this cartridge under several numbers. They all fit the same square housing:

If any of these appear on your old cartridge or in your manual, DA97-17376B is your replacement.

Which Samsung Refrigerators Use It?

The HAF-QIN fits Samsung models with the square internal slot. The main families:

Treat this table as a shortcut, not a verdict: the label on the cartridge you just removed outranks any model list.

What the Genuine HAF-QIN Removes

The genuine Samsung cartridge is an activated carbon block certified to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 and 53:

• NSF 42 covers chlorine taste and odor and particulate matter — the everyday difference you taste.
• NSF 53 covers the health-related list: lead, cysts (Cryptosporidium and Giardia), mercury, asbestos, benzene, carbofuran and p-dichlorobenzene.

It is rated for 6 months or 300 gallons at a 0.5 gpm flow rate, whichever arrives first. That rating is also why the change interval matters: a cartridge run far past its life is a cartridge whose carbon is saturated. If you are unsure how strict to be about timing across filter brands, our explainer on how often to change a fridge water filter walks through the signs that matter more than the calendar.

The Authentication Tag: Samsung’s Answer to Fakes

Every genuine HAF-QIN ships with an authentication tag — a holographic sticker on the packaging carrying a QR code you can scan with your phone or the SmartThings app to confirm the filter is real Samsung.

This is not a gimmick. Counterfeit cartridges that look identical to the HAF-QIN are common on marketplace platforms; they often contain little to no activated carbon and provide essentially no filtration, whatever the listing claims. No compatible brand can replicate Samsung’s tag, so it is the fastest genuineness check there is: if the tag is missing, or the scan does not confirm a genuine product, do not install the filter. The same counterfeiting problem hits other brands too — our guide to spotting a fake EveryDrop filter shows the packaging tells that give copies away.

How to Install the HAF-QIN in Under Three Minutes

1. Locate the housing. Top-right or top-center inside the fridge, behind a small cover with a push button or tab. Put a cloth underneath for drips.
2. Eject the old filter. Press the button or pull the tab; the cartridge slides partway out. Pull it straight toward you.
3. Prep the new DA97-17376B. Remove the protective cap and check the seals.
4. Seat it. Align the square cartridge with the slot — arrow pointing toward the fridge — and push straight in until it clicks.
5. Reset the indicator. On most RF models, hold Ice Type + Child Lock together for 3 seconds. On RS side-by-side models, hold Water Filter for 3 seconds.
6. Flush. Run 2–3 gallons through the dispenser and discard them. This clears trapped air and loose carbon; skip it and the first glasses will taste off and sputter.

That is the whole job. The most common mistake is skipping step 6 — and then blaming the filter for the taste that flushing would have prevented.

Genuine vs Compatible, and What to Pay

Compatible cartridges for this slot range from respectable to worthless, and the listing photos will not tell you which is which. The honest comparison:

If your fridge is under warranty, genuine is the only sensible choice. Either way, never install an uncertified cartridge: it may fit perfectly while filtering almost nothing.

At Discounted Filter Store, the Samsung DA97-17376B (HAF-QIN) cartridge runs $33.99–$120.99 depending on pack size. It is an NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 certified cartridge rated for 6 months or 300 gallons, and it ships free anywhere in the US — orders are processed in 1–2 business days and delivered in 3–5 business days via USPS, with free 30-day returns on a prepaid label if it is not right. (For the round-cartridge family, the store’s Samsung DA29-00020B (HAF-CIN/EXP) filter runs $36.97–$110.46.) Whichever you order, confirm your cartridge’s shape and part number against the tables above first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DA97-17376B the same filter as the HAF-QIN? Yes. HAF-QIN (or HAF-QIN/EXP) is the model name; DA97-17376B is the part number. Same cartridge.

My old filter says DA97-08006C. Can I use DA97-17376B? Yes — DA97-08006C is the previous-generation number for the same square housing, and DA97-17376B is its current replacement.

How do I know my Samsung filter is genuine? Scan the QR code on the authentication tag on the packaging. A genuine filter confirms; a missing tag or a failed scan is a red flag.

How often should I replace the HAF-QIN? Every 6 months or 300 gallons, whichever comes first — sooner if flow slows or taste changes.

Will a HAF-CIN (DA29-00020B) fit my HAF-QIN fridge, or the other way around? No. One is round, the other square, and the housings differ. Match the shape and number on your current cartridge.

Why does my water taste odd right after a filter change? Almost always a skipped or short flush. Run 2–3 gallons through the dispenser and discard them; the taste clears.