What types of vacuum cleaners are covered under HS-4 8508?

HS-4 8508 covers vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motors, those without motors, and parts for these devices.

How do I know if my vacuum cleaner falls under HS-6 850811?

Check if your vacuum cleaner has a self-contained electric motor under 1,500 W and a dust receptacle capacity of 20L or less.

What is the difference between HS-6 850819 and HS-6 850811?

HS-6 850819 is for vacuum cleaners with self-contained motors that do not meet the specifications of HS-6 850811.

What should I do if my vacuum cleaner has an external power source?

Use HS-6 850860, which applies to vacuum cleaners that do not have a self-contained electric motor.

Are parts of vacuum cleaners classified separately?

Yes, parts are classified under HS-6 850870, which includes components like filters, hoses, and attachments.

HS-4 · Heading

8508 — Vacuum cleaners

Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8508 when importing or exporting vacuum cleaners, such as a bagless model with a 1,200 W motor. This heading covers various types of vacuum cleaners, including those with self-contained electric motors and parts.

When deciding between subheadings, note that HS-6 850811 is for vacuum cleaners with motors under 1,500 W and a dust receptacle of 20L or less. If your product exceeds these specifications, consider HS-6 850819, which includes other self-contained electric motors not specified elsewhere.

For vacuum cleaners without a self-contained motor, use HS-6 850860. This could apply to commercial models that require external power sources. If you're dealing with components, HS-6 850870 covers parts of vacuum cleaners, such as filters or hoses.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

vacuum cleaners · HS-4 8508 · self-contained electric motor · vacuum cleaner parts · bagless vacuum · industrial vacuum · dust receptacle capacity · motor power rating · import vacuum cleaners · export vacuum cleaners

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Bagless vacuum cleaner with a 1,200 W motor and 15L capacity - **HS-6 850811**
Robot vacuum cleaner with a self-contained motor exceeding 1,500 W - **HS-6 850819**
Industrial vacuum cleaner requiring external power - **HS-6 850860**
Replacement filter for a vacuum cleaner - **HS-6 850870**

Common questions

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What is the HS code for vacuum cleaners?
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What are the specifications for HS-6 850811?
Are there different HS codes for commercial vacuum cleaners?
What parts of vacuum cleaners require separate HS codes?
How to determine the right HS code for my vacuum cleaner?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of vacuum cleaners are covered under HS-4 8508?: HS-4 8508 covers vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motors, those without motors, and parts for these devices.
How do I know if my vacuum cleaner falls under HS-6 850811?: Check if your vacuum cleaner has a self-contained electric motor under 1,500 W and a dust receptacle capacity of 20L or less.
What is the difference between HS-6 850819 and HS-6 850811?: HS-6 850819 is for vacuum cleaners with self-contained motors that do not meet the specifications of HS-6 850811.
What should I do if my vacuum cleaner has an external power source?: Use HS-6 850860, which applies to vacuum cleaners that do not have a self-contained electric motor.
Are parts of vacuum cleaners classified separately?: Yes, parts are classified under HS-6 850870, which includes components like filters, hoses, and attachments.

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