U.S. imports of Vacuum Cleaners with Self-Contained Electric Motor (SITC 77551) totaled $290.6M in August 2026, imported from 37 countries.
Importers of Vacuum Cleaners with Self-Contained Electric Motor paid $45.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.92% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Vacuum Cleaners with Self-Contained Electric Motor imports of $290.6M in August 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $230.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUpright, canister, robotic, and handheld vacuum cleaners with an integral electric motor represent one of the most actively traded household appliance categories entering the US market. The self-contained motor requirement is the defining classification criterion — the motor must be built into the vacuum unit rather than supplied externally. Many product lines in this category originating from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin and component sourcing decisions a significant cost consideration for importers and retailers.
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6.2K import shipments a month
Yes, robotic vacuums with an integrated electric motor are generally classified within this heading because the motor is self-contained within the unit. Importers should confirm that the primary function is floor cleaning and that the motor is integral to the device, as multi-function robots with secondary capabilities may require additional classification analysis.
Importers of Chinese-origin vacuum cleaners subject to Section 301 tariffs must ensure accurate country-of-origin declarations and maintain records of manufacturing location. If components are assembled in a third country, a substantial transformation analysis is required to determine the correct origin, as incomplete assembly operations may not confer a new origin.
Basic heading 81 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77551 · $290.6M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Malaysia together supply 60% of it. China pays 37.4% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$290.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$13.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.9B of Vacuum Cleaners with Self-Contained Electric Motor.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.