HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8509.80 – Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509
HS code 8509.80 is the 6-digit subheading for electro-mechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509. It is used for electric can openers, electric knives, waste disposers (garbage disposals), floor polishers and shoe polishers.
What HS 8509.80 covers
This broad HS code acts as a catch-all for electro-mechanical domestic appliances with a self-contained electric motor that are not vacuum cleaners (heading 8508) and are not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 8509 (like food grinders/mixers/juicers in 850940). This encompasses a wide range of household gadgets designed for various tasks, from cleaning and personal care to general utility. Examples include floor polishers, waste disposers, electric knives, can openers, and many other small kitchen or household appliances. Trade in these items is driven by consumer demand for convenience and specialized tools for home management. Exporters are typically countries with diverse manufacturing capabilities in consumer electronics, while importers are global retail markets. Key trends include smart features, energy efficiency, and compact designs.
- Covers
- Electric can openers
- Electric knives
- Waste disposers (garbage disposals)
- Floor polishers
- Shoe polishers
- Electric toothbrushes (rechargeable)
- Electric lint removers
- Electric pencil sharpeners
- Examples
- InSinkErator Garbage Disposal
- Bissell SpinWave
- Philips Sonicare
- Black+Decker Electric Knife
- Kitchen Mama Electric Can Opener
Codes often confused with 8509.80
Common mistake. This code is a residual category within 8509, so care must be taken to ensure the appliance isn't specifically covered by 850940 (food prep) or by other headings like 8508 (vacuum cleaners) or 8510 (shavers/clippers).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850980, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850980 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $7.5B 58% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 11% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $779M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $12.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.5B 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 14% of world imports
- 3 Poland $652M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $10.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8509.80 2
Brazil splits HS 8509.80 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8509.80.10 Electric floor polishersEnceradeiras de pisos
- 8509.80.90 Other electromechanical domestic appliancesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8509.80
What is HS code 850980?
HS code 850980 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509. This broad HS code acts as a catch-all for electro-mechanical domestic appliances with a self-contained electric motor that are not vacuum cleaners (heading 8508) and are not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 8509 (like food grinders/mixers/juicers in 850940). This encompasses a wide range of household gadgets designed for various tasks, from cleaning and personal care to general utility. Examples include floor polishers, waste disposers, electric knives, can openers, and many other small kitchen or household appliances. Trade in these items is driven by consumer demand for convenience and specialized tools for home management. Exporters are typically countries with diverse manufacturing capabilities in consumer electronics, while importers are global retail markets. Key trends include smart features, energy efficiency, and compact designs.
What products fall under HS code 850980?
Electric can openers, Electric knives, Waste disposers (garbage disposals), Floor polishers, Shoe polishers, Electric toothbrushes (rechargeable), Electric lint removers, Electric pencil sharpeners
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850980?
This code is a residual category within 8509, so care must be taken to ensure the appliance isn't specifically covered by 850940 (food prep) or by other headings like 8508 (vacuum cleaners) or 8510 (shavers/clippers).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850980?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850980 in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.5B, 58% of world exports), Germany ($1.4B) and the Netherlands ($779M). World exports came to about $12.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 850980?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850980 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.5B, 15% of world imports), Germany ($1.4B) and Poland ($652M). World imports came to about $10.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 850980 structured?
HS code 850980 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850980?
Brazil splits HS code 850980 into 2 NCM codes: 8509.80.10 (Electric floor polishers), 8509.80.90 (Other electromechanical domestic appliances). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.