Product classification
HS code for Industrial vacuum system: 8508.60
Vacuum cleaners, other than with a self-contained electric motor.
Classification of industrial vacuum system under HS 8508.60
Industrial vacuum systems are classified under HS code 8508.60. This classification is found within Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8508 is specifically designated for vacuum cleaners. While subheadings 8508.11 and 8508.19 are used for vacuum cleaners with a self-contained electric motor (common in household or portable commercial units), 8508.60 is the category for "other" vacuum cleaners. This typically includes large-scale industrial systems that may be part of a centralized suction network or units that do not have an integrated motor within the suction head itself. The classification is determined by the primary function of the machine: the removal of dust, debris, or waste material via suction. Even if the system is large and used in a factory setting, it remains under 8508 as long as its primary purpose is cleaning through vacuum action.
- Covers
- Centralized industrial vacuum cleaning units
- Heavy-duty suction units without integrated motors
- Pneumatic vacuum systems for waste removal
- Industrial dust extraction systems for cleaning
- 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. Industrial vacuum systems are often misclassified under 8414.10, which covers vacuum pumps. The distinction is that 8414.10 is for pumps that create a vacuum in a closed system, whereas 8508 is for cleaning. They may also be confused with 8421, which covers filtering or purifying machinery, or 8428, if the system is primarily used for the pneumatic conveying of bulk materials rather than cleaning waste.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850860 (the code used for industrial vacuum system), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850860 (the code used for industrial vacuum system) 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 industrial vacuum system.
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 industrial vacuum system
Brazil classifies industrial vacuum system 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 industrial vacuum system
What is the HS code for Industrial vacuum system?
The HS code for Industrial vacuum system is 850860 (Vacuum cleaners, other than with a self-contained electric motor). The HS code for industrial vacuum cleaners without a self-contained electric motor is 8508.60.
How do I classify Industrial vacuum system for customs?
Industrial vacuum system is classified under HS code 850860 — Vacuum cleaners, other than with a self-contained electric motor. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS 8508 and HS 8414?
HS 8508 is for vacuum cleaners used for suctioning dust and debris, while HS 8414 is for vacuum pumps used to evacuate air from a vessel or system.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial vacuum system (HS 850860)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850860 (the code used for industrial vacuum system) 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 industrial vacuum system (HS 850860)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850860 (the code used for industrial vacuum system) 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 Industrial vacuum system the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850860 for Industrial vacuum system 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 system in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial vacuum system (HS 850860) is classified under NCM 8508.60.00.