HS Code 8508Vacuum cleaners
4 six-digit codes · Heading 8 of 48 in Chapter 85 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page shows how to pick the right code and what to check before you file or search.
Goods answering to “Vacuum cleaners” split into 4 six-digit codes, 850811 through 850870. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 8 of 48 in Chapter 85, Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles, which runs to 296 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8508
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 850811 | Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 w and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20l |
| 850819 | Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1 |
| 850860 | Vacuum cleaners, other than with a self-contained electric motor |
| 850870 | Parts of vacuum cleaners |
What does HS code 8508 represent?
Heading 8508 is where customs sorts vacuum cleaners and the parts made for them. Importers and exporters write the code on shipping papers. Because of that, the same product gets the same label in every country that uses the Harmonized System.
You may see it called an HSN code 8508 in India or an HTS code 8508 in the United States. The first six digits match across these lists. Each country can add extra digits at the end for its own customs tariff classification, so always check the national list before you file.
The heading belongs to the electrical machinery group, so you can browse its neighbours in Chapter 85 electrical machinery HS codes.
How vacuum cleaner is classified under HSN: choosing the right code
The question "what is the HS code for a vacuum cleaner" has no single answer. The code depends on three things: whether the machine has its own electric motor, how strong that motor is, and how big the dust container is. Parts have their own code.
Use these checks in order:
- Most small household vacuum cleaners fit here.
- 850819: the vacuum cleaner has a self-contained electric motor but does not meet the limits of 850811. A stronger motor or a larger dust container sends it here.
- 850860: the vacuum cleaner does not have a self-contained electric motor.
- 850870: the item is a part of a vacuum cleaner, not a whole machine.
Vacuum cleaner parts: HS code 850870
Its official wording is simply "Parts of vacuum cleaners". Use it when you ship or buy pieces made for these machines and not the finished cleaner.
Do not mix parts with whole machines. A complete vacuum cleaner goes under 850811, 850819 or 850860, depending on the motor and size. If you ship a motor on its own, look at the electric motor heading instead, as explained below.
Not sure about a part? Run it through the HS code classifier before you file.
Related headings: 8509, 8501 and 8503
People often ask about the difference between 8508 and 8509. It specifically leaves out the vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08. So a vacuum cleaner stays in 8508, and other motorised household tools go to 8509.
Motors have their own place. Electric motors and generators sit in heading 8501, and parts made only or mainly for those machines sit in heading 8503. Heating appliances for the home are in heading 8516, and shavers and hair clippers are in heading 8510.
Who imports and exports under HS 8508?
If you want to find vacuum cleaner buyers or vacuum cleaner suppliers, start with the code that matches your product. Then search it in the records.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Related
- Chapter 85 electrical machinery HS codes
- HS 8509 domestic electro-mechanical appliances
- HS 8501 electric motors and generators
- HS 8503 parts of electric motors
- HS 8516 electro-thermic domestic appliances
- HS 8510 shavers and hair clippers
- Vacuum cleaner import data
- Vacuum cleaner export data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 85
- 8502Electric generating sets and rotary converters7 codes
- 8503Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally…1 code
- 8504Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors11 codes
- 8505Electro-magnets; permanent magnets, intended permanent magnets…4 codes
- 8506Cells and batteries; primary7 codes
- 8507Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not…7 codes
- 8509Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor…3 codes
- 8510Shavers, hair clippers and hair removing appliances, with self-contained…4 codes
- 8511Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or…7 codes
- 8512Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no.…5 codes
- 8513Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy…2 codes
- 8514Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens (including those…8 codes
Who ships under 8508?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVI: Machinery, Electrical Equipment and Parts, chapters 84–85.
HS Code 8508: common questions
What is the HS code for a vacuum cleaner?
It falls under heading 8508. The exact code depends on the motor, power and dust container size: 850811, 850819 or 850860.
What is the HS code for vacuum cleaner parts?
Parts of vacuum cleaners are classified under 850870.
What is the difference between 850811 and 850819?
Both have a self-contained electric motor. Code 850819 is for the other vacuum cleaners that do not meet the power and capacity limits of 850811.
Are vacuum cleaners without a built-in motor classified under 8508?
Yes. They go under 850860, which covers vacuum cleaners other than those with a self-contained electric motor.
What is the difference between HS 8508 and 8509?
It excludes the vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08.
How can I find importers and exporters of vacuum cleaners?
Pick the right code from the list above, then look it up in the import and export data. The buyer and supplier pages help you go from a code to named companies.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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