HS code for car vacuum
The U.S. HS code for a car vacuum is usually 8508.11.00.00 (handheld, cordless), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld, cordless | 8508.11.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8508.11.00.00: Of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20 l
What decides the code
A handheld cordless car vacuum is an electro-mechanical domestic appliance with a self-contained electric motor, classified under heading 8508, specifically 8508.11.00.00.
- The vacuum has a self-contained electric motor, which places it in heading 8508 rather than among hand tools or general appliances.
- It is handheld and cordless, so the motor and power source are built into the unit and it moves with the user.
- Its dust receptacle capacity stays at or below 20 liters, which keeps it in subheading 8508.11.
- Power output does not exceed 1,500 W, matching the terms of 8508.11.00.00.
Common mistakes
- Classifying it under 8508.19, which covers vacuums over 1,500 W or with receptacles over 20 liters, does not fit a small handheld unit.
- Putting it in 8467 as a hand tool with a self-contained motor is wrong because heading 8467 covers tools, not vacuum cleaners.
- Treating it as a motor part under 8501 is wrong because the complete vacuum is a finished appliance, not a motor.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8508.11.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Handheld, cordless
- CN 8508 11 00, 2.2%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a car vacuum?
The U.S. HTS code for a car vacuum is usually 8508.11.00.00 (handheld, cordless). The first six digits, 8508.11, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a car vacuum from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8508.11.00.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.