Vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motor of power not exceeding 1,500 W Import Duty Rate
Vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motor of power not exceeding 1,500 W (Robotic & Stick Vacuums)
Customs Duty Summary
The HTS code for vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motor of power not exceeding 1,500 w is 8508.11.0000, carrying a standard Column 1 General MFN US import duty rate of 0%. Commercial shipments originating from China are subject to additional USTR Section 301 tariffs (Subject to Section 301 (25% if China origin)), bringing total tariff exposure to approximately 25.0%.
Tariff & Duty Rate Breakdown
Official USITC duty components applicable to HTS 8508.11.0000
No.
Free under MFN Column 1
Chapter 85
⚠️ Customs Notice: Illustrative reference — verify exact classification against USITC.gov before filing. Always verify binding rulings and final classification codes with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or a licensed customs broker prior to commercial entry filing.
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Frequently Asked Questions for HTS 8508.11.0000
Official tariff rules, origin differences, and regulatory compliance for importing vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motor of power not exceeding 1,500 w
What is the US customs duty rate for importing Vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motor of power not exceeding 1,500 W under HTS 8508.11.0000?
Under standard US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Column 1 General MFN rates, HTS Code 8508.11.0000 enters duty-free at 0.0% base customs duty. However, if your shipment originates from China, tariff treatment depends on USTR Section 301 rules: currently subject to section 301 (25% if china origin). When importing commercial entries via formal customs processing, standard customs user fees (such as the 0.3464% Merchandise Processing Fee) still apply regardless of the 0% duty rate.
Can I avoid Section 301 tariffs on HTS 8508.11.0000 by importing from countries other than China?
Yes. Section 301 punitive tariffs are country-of-origin specific and apply only to goods originating in the People's Republic of China. If you import vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motor of power not exceeding 1,500 w from manufacturing hubs such as Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, or Mexico, you pay only the standard Column 1 MFN duty rate of 0.0% (plus standard MPF/HMF user fees).
What customs entry documentation is required to clear commercial shipments of HTS 8508.11.0000?
For commercial entries of vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motor of power not exceeding 1,500 w exceeding the $2,500 formal entry threshold, US Customs (CBP) requires an Entry/Immediate Delivery Form (CBP 3461), Entry Summary (CBP 7501), commercial invoice stating actual transaction value in No., packing list, and ocean bill of lading or air waybill. Certain goods may also require partner agency review depending on technical specifications.
Can shipments of Vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motor of power not exceeding 1,500 W enter duty-free under Section 321 De Minimis?
Under 19 U.S.C. § 1321 (Section 321), individual commercial shipments imported by one person on one day with a fair retail value of $800 or less historically qualified for duty-free and informal clearance. However, importers should note that active trade enforcement rules and restrictions for goods subject to partner government agency oversight or Section 301 trade remedies may require formal filing regardless of value. Always check with a licensed customs broker before relying on de minimis exemptions.