Product classification
HS code for Industrial vacuum cleaner: 8508.19
Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1.
Classification of industrial vacuum cleaner under HS 8508.19
The classification of industrial vacuum cleaners under HS code 8508.19 is based on the presence of a self-contained electric motor and the physical capacity of the unit. This subheading is a residual category for vacuum cleaners that do not meet the specific criteria for domestic models defined in 8508.11. To be classified here, the vacuum cleaner must either have a power rating exceeding 1,500 watts or possess a dust bag or receptacle capacity exceeding 20 liters. These technical thresholds are designed to separate consumer-grade appliances from heavy-duty industrial machinery. Industrial models are built for continuous operation, often featuring reinforced hoses, specialized filtration systems like HEPA for hazardous dust, and larger tanks for wet or dry recovery. The classification remains within 8508 as long as the primary function is suction via an electric motor, regardless of whether the unit is used in a factory, a commercial workshop, or a construction site.
- Covers
- Heavy-duty wet and dry industrial vacuums
- Commercial shop vacuums with >20L capacity
- High-power industrial dust extractors (>1500W)
- Central vacuum systems for industrial facilities
- Pneumatic-assist electric vacuums for hazardous waste
- Also under 8508.19
- Nilfisk VP300
- Kärcher NT 30/1 Tact
- Shop-Vac 5 Gallon 4.5 Peak HP
- ProTeam Super CoachVac
- Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal
Codes often confused with 8508.19
Common mistake. Industrial vacuums are often misclassified under 8508.11, which is strictly for domestic models with power less than 1,500W and capacity under 20L. Another common error is using 8479.89 for industrial cleaning machinery; however, if the machine operates primarily through vacuum suction with an electric motor, 8508 is the legally required heading. Hand-held electric vacuums are also sometimes misplaced here but usually belong in 8508.11 if they meet the domestic size limits.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850819 (the code used for industrial vacuum cleaner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850819 (the code used for industrial vacuum cleaner) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.3% of its exports here ($7.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 850819, not only industrial vacuum cleaner.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $500M 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $246M 15% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $98M 6.1% of world exports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.3% of its exports here ($7.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $244M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $200M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 France $178M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 industrial vacuum cleaner
Brazil classifies industrial vacuum cleaner under NCM 8508.19.00: HS 8508.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial vacuum cleaner
What is the HS code for Industrial vacuum cleaner?
The HS code for Industrial vacuum cleaner is 850819 (Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1). The HS code for an industrial vacuum cleaner with a self-contained electric motor (exceeding 1500W or 20L) is 8508.19.
How do I classify Industrial vacuum cleaner for customs?
Industrial vacuum cleaner is classified under HS code 850819 — Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, n.e.c. in item no. 8508.1. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are robotic industrial vacuums covered here?
Yes, provided they have a self-contained electric motor and exceed the domestic power or capacity thresholds.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial vacuum cleaner (HS 850819)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850819 (the code used for industrial vacuum cleaner) in UN Comtrade data were China ($500M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($246M) and Mexico ($98M). World exports came to about $1.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 8.3% of its exports here ($7.2M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of industrial vacuum cleaner (HS 850819)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850819 (the code used for industrial vacuum cleaner) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($244M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($200M) and France ($178M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 Industrial vacuum cleaner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850819 for Industrial 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 industrial vacuum cleaner in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial vacuum cleaner (HS 850819) is classified under NCM 8508.19.00.