Heading 8509

Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof

16 declarable lines

Heading 8509 covers electromechanical domestic appliances that have a self-contained electric motor built into the unit, plus their parts. It excludes vacuum cleaners of heading 8508. The heading splits into food preparation appliances (8509.40), other appliances such as floor polishers, waste disposers, can openers, toothbrushes and humidifiers (8509.80), and parts (8509.90).

Products in this heading

Countertop blenders
Food processors and food grinders
Citrus or vegetable juice extractors
Electric floor polishers
Kitchen waste disposers
Electric toothbrushes
Electric can openers
Household humidifiers

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the appliance is a food grinder, processor, mixer or juice extractor, which places it in 8509.40
For non-food appliances, the specific article type: floor polisher, waste disposer, can opener, toothbrush or humidifier
Whether the item is a complete appliance or a part, since parts go in 8509.90
For humidifiers, whether the unit is evaporative or ultrasonic, which sets the statistical line
Whether the appliance has a self-contained electric motor and is of a kind used domestically

Often confused with

Vacuum cleaners
Vacuum cleaners are named separately and are excluded from 8509 by the heading text.
Heading 8508
Electric shavers and hair clippers
Shavers, hair clippers and hair-removing appliances have their own heading.
Heading 8510
Hair dryers and curling tongs
These are electrothermic hairdressing appliances, classified by heat function rather than by motor.
Heading 8516
Household electric fans
Fans are classified as air pumps or fans of heading 8414, not as domestic appliances of 8509.
Heading 8414

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a household blender?

Blenders are classified under 8509.40.00.15. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is 4.2%.

What is the duty on an electric toothbrush and a kitchen waste disposer?

Electric toothbrushes fall under 8509.80.50.45 at a general (MFN) rate of 4.2%. Kitchen waste disposers fall under 8509.80.20.00 and are general (MFN) Free.

How do I classify a humidifier?

Evaporative humidifiers go under 8509.80.50.50, and ultrasonic humidifiers go under 8509.80.50.70. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of 4.2%.

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.