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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of vacuum cleaners without self-contained electric motor (SITC 77556) totaled $2.0M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Vacuum Cleaners Without Self-Contained Electric Motor paid $89K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $535K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCentral vacuum systems and other vacuum equipment that draw power from an external or remotely located motor unit are the primary commercial examples in this residual vacuum cleaner heading. The absence of a self-contained motor is the key distinguishing feature separating these products from the more commonly traded 77551 category. Central vacuum installations are a niche but steady segment of the residential construction and renovation supply chain, and classification accuracy depends on confirming that no integral motor is present in the imported unit.
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Central vacuum systems are the primary example — the power unit (motor) is installed remotely, typically in a utility room or garage, while the inlet valves, tubing, and cleaning attachments are distributed throughout the building. Only the non-motor components of such systems would typically fall under this heading.
The classification turns on whether a functional electric motor is physically integrated into the imported vacuum unit. If the motor is a separate, remotely located component not included in the shipment, the unit falls here. If any motor — regardless of size — is housed within the vacuum body, the self-contained motor heading applies instead.
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