Product classification
HS code for Central vacuum cleaner: 8508.60
Vacuum cleaners, other than with a self-contained electric motor.
Classification of central vacuum cleaner under HS 8508.60
Central vacuum cleaners are classified under HS code 8508.60. Heading 8508 covers all types of vacuum cleaners. The classification within this heading depends on whether the unit has a self-contained electric motor and its specific design. While portable domestic vacuum cleaners are typically classified under 8508.11 (based on wattage and dust bag capacity), central vacuum systems are categorized as "other" vacuum cleaners under 8508.60. This is because a central vacuum system consists of a stationary power unit, usually installed in a remote area of a building, which is connected to a network of internal piping. The motor is not "self-contained" in the sense of a portable appliance that is moved from room to room. Instead, the system is a fixed installation. The classification is determined by the device's primary function: the removal of dust and debris via suction. Even though these systems are used in domestic environments, their structural differences from portable units necessitate the use of the 8508.60 subheading.
- Covers
- Built-in central vacuum power units
- Stationary vacuum units for residential ducted systems
- Commercial central suction units for office buildings
- Fixed-installation vacuum systems for hotels
- Centralized dust collection units for residential use
- Also under 8508.60
- Ruwac NA35
- Nilfisk CFM 3707
- EXAIR Reversible Drum Vac
- Vac-U-Max Air-Vac
- Delfin DG 50 EXP (pneumatic version)
Codes often confused with 8508.60
Common mistake. Central vacuum cleaners are often misclassified under 8508.11 or 8508.19. These codes are reserved for vacuum cleaners with a self-contained electric motor, which generally refers to portable units like uprights or canisters. Another error is attempting to classify the entire system under 8414.59 (fans) or 8414.10 (vacuum pumps). While the unit contains a motor and fan, the finished product's function as a vacuum cleaner dictates classification in 8508. Furthermore, the installation pipes are often misclassified as the vacuum itself, whereas they should be classified according to their material (e.g., PVC piping in chapter 39).
Top exporters and importers of HS 850860 (the code used for central vacuum cleaner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850860 (the code used for central vacuum cleaner) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 850860, not only central vacuum cleaner.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $29M 14% of world exports
- 2 United States $16M 7.6% of world exports
- 3 Poland $16M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $215M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $71M 15% of world imports
- 2 Denmark $33M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $29M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $489M 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 code for central vacuum cleaner
Brazil classifies central vacuum cleaner under NCM 8508.60.00: HS 8508.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about central vacuum cleaner
What is the HS code for Central vacuum cleaner?
The HS code for Central vacuum cleaner is 850860 (Vacuum cleaners, other than with a self-contained electric motor). The HS code for a central vacuum cleaner power unit is 8508.60.
How do I classify Central vacuum cleaner for customs?
Central vacuum cleaner is classified under HS code 850860 — Vacuum cleaners, other than with a self-contained electric motor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the hoses and brushes included in this code?
If the hoses and brushes are presented with the power unit as a complete system, they may be classified together. However, if shipped separately, they are classified as parts under HS code 8508.70.
Which countries are the top exporters of central vacuum cleaner (HS 850860)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850860 (the code used for central vacuum cleaner) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($29M, 14% of world exports), the United States ($16M) and Poland ($16M). World exports came to about $215M, 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 central vacuum cleaner (HS 850860)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850860 (the code used for central vacuum cleaner) in UN Comtrade data were India ($71M, 15% of world imports), Denmark ($33M) and the United States ($29M). World imports came to about $489M, 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.
Is the HS code for Central vacuum cleaner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850860 for Central vacuum cleaner is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for central vacuum cleaner in Brazil?
In Brazil, central vacuum cleaner (HS 850860) is classified under NCM 8508.60.00.