HS HEADING 8508

Vacuum cleaners

HEADING

8508

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category covers vacuum cleaners and their parts. It distinguishes between models with built-in electric motors and those without. For units with motors, the classification depends on whether the dust collection capacity is within specific limits or exceeds them. Separate entries also exist for other types of vacuum cleaners and for their individual components.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (4)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8508.11

Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L

8508.19

Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1

8508.60

Vacuum cleaners, other than with a self-contained electric motor

8508.70

Parts of vacuum cleaners

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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