Heading 8508

Vacuum cleaners; parts thereof

4 declarable lines

Heading 8508 covers vacuum cleaners and their parts. Complete machines are split first by whether they have a self-contained electric motor, then by motor power and dust receptacle capacity, with a separate line for other vacuum cleaners. Parts go in their own line.

Products in this heading

Upright vacuum cleaners
Canister vacuum cleaners
Cordless stick vacuums
Handheld vacuums
Robot vacuum cleaners
Wet/dry shop vacuums
Vacuum cleaner parts such as dust bags and hoses

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the machine has a self-contained electric motor, which separates 8508.11 and 8508.19 from 8508.60.
For self-contained motor machines, motor power in watts and dust bag or receptacle capacity in liters decide between 8508.11.00.00 and 8508.19.00.00.
Use 8508.11.00.00 only when power is not over 1,500 W and capacity is not over 20 L.
Use 8508.70.00.00 when the item is a part of a vacuum cleaner rather than a complete machine.
Use 8508.60.00.00 for other vacuum cleaners that do not fit the self-contained electric motor lines.

Often confused with

Standalone electric motor for a vacuum cleaner
Separate motors are classified as electric motors, not as vacuum cleaner parts.
Heading 8501
Rechargeable battery pack for a cordless vacuum
Batteries are classified in heading 8507 even when sold for a vacuum cleaner.
Heading 8507
Vacuum cleaner power cord with plug
Insulated cable with connectors is classified as insulated wire and cable.
Heading 8544
Floor polisher or carpet shampooer without vacuum function
Domestic electromechanical appliances other than vacuum cleaners are in heading 8509.
Heading 8509

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a household upright vacuum with a 1,200 W motor and a 1.5 L dust bin?

Classify it in 8508.11.00.00 because the motor is not over 1,500 W and the receptacle capacity is not over 20 L; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on vacuum cleaner parts?

Parts of vacuum cleaners are classified in 8508.70.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify a vacuum cleaner with a 2,000 W motor?

It does not meet the power limit for 8508.11.00.00, so classify it in 8508.19.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.