Vacuum cleaners — HTS 8508
Vacuum cleaners; parts thereof
Chapter 85 › Heading 8508
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8508 is a four-digit product category for vacuum cleaners and their parts. It can group complete vacuum-cleaning machines—such as household or other types—as well as identifiable parts designed for those machines. The heading is a starting point, not the final tariff classification.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first determine whether the item is a complete vacuum cleaner or a part, then follow the subheadings and statistical breakouts under heading 8508. The distinctions may depend on the machine’s design, intended use, electrical characteristics, or the specific type and material of a part. The product’s actual features and condition matter more than its marketing name.
What to check
- Check the complete product specification, including power source, motor or suction system, intended use, and whether it is imported assembled or unassembled.
- For a part, confirm that it is identifiable for use principally or solely with vacuum cleaners and review its exact function and material; a general-purpose component may classify elsewhere.
- Read every level of the HTSUS hierarchy below heading 8508, including subheadings and the eight-digit statistical suffix, rather than stopping at the four-digit heading.
- Compare the product description and classification notes with the official HTSUS text and current Customs guidance before entry.
- If the product has unusual features, multiple possible uses, or a novel design, ask a customs broker or seek a binding classification ruling.
HTS heading 8508 summary
Vacuum cleaners is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Free | — | 35% |
| 8508.19.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 35% |
| 8508.60.00.00 👉 | Other vacuum cleaners | Free | — | 35% |
| 8508.70.00.00 👉 | Parts | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8508?
Vacuum cleaners; parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.