U.S. imports of Vacuum Cleaners with Self-Contained Electric Motor, ≤1500W and ≤20L Capacity (HS 850811) totaled $263.7M in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Vacuum Cleaners with Self-Contained Electric Motor, ≤1500W and ≤20L Capacity paid $43.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.71% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Vacuum Cleaners with Self-Contained Electric Motor, ≤1500W and ≤20L Capacity imports of $263.7M in August 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $208.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDefined by two simultaneous thresholds — motor power not exceeding 1,500 W and dust receptacle capacity not exceeding 20 liters — these vacuum cleaners represent the mainstream consumer and light-commercial segment and enter under a single 10-digit line (8508110000). Vietnam leads US imports under this heading, followed by Malaysia and China, reflecting the broad shift of consumer electronics assembly away from China into Southeast Asia. Section 301 tariffs continue to affect Chinese-origin units, making origin documentation and supply-chain traceability a priority for importers sourcing across multiple countries.
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4.5K import shipments a month
Units with a motor power above 1,500 W or a dust receptacle capacity above 20 liters do not qualify under 8508.11 and instead fall under 8508.19 (vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motor, NESOI). Importers should obtain technical specifications from the manufacturer to confirm both parameters before classification.
Robotic vacuum cleaners with a self-contained electric motor that meet the power and capacity thresholds (≤1,500 W, ≤20 L) generally classify under 8508.11. However, if the unit's primary function or design places it outside the conventional vacuum cleaner definition, CBP may consider alternative headings. A binding ruling is recommended for novel robotic designs.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 8508
Subheading 850811 · $263.7M of $301.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8508110000 | Vacuums, Self Cont Mtr Pwr Lt=1500w, Recp Cap Lt=20l | $261.1M | 16.71% | 95.13% | $43.6M |
Vacuums, Self Cont Mtr Pwr Lt=1500w, Recp Cap Lt=20l
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8508110000 | Vacuums, Self Cont Mtr Pwr Lt=1500w, Recp Cap Lt=20l | $11.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Malaysia together supply 62% of it. China pays 37.4% duty; Mexico 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
4.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.71% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$263.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$11.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.7B of Vacuum Cleaners with Self-Contained Electric Motor, ≤1500W and ≤20L Capacity and exported $160.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.