GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 8508.11
8508.11.00.00.00: Vaccum cleaner off a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20 L
Household vacuum cleaners (up to 1500 W, 20 l)
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026
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Importing into GCC
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
UK 2% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU 2.2% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 2.2% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 8% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 18% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 20% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 15% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N357291 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a hearing aid vacuum cleaner from China
- N356793 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a robot vacuum cleaner featuring mopping, self-cleaning and self-dry function from China
- H340899 U.S. CBP
Internal Advice Request; Classification of Certain Backpack Vacuums from China
- N338228 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of vacuum cleaners from China
- 600015163 HMRC
A wet and dry robot vacuum cleaner with mop and drying function. Designed to detect stains, scrub, mop and vacuum on multiple floor surfaces. Operation: Debris is absorbed from the side brush, main brush, and motor and drive assembly. The cleaner is powered by two traction wheels at the front and…
- 600010203 HMRC
Light and compact handheld rechargeable mini vacuum cleaner. This is a 2-in-1 Vacuum & Blower which has a powerful suction with filter. It contains a motor with output of 55W. Comes with filter and accessories which include 1x vacuum nozzle, 1x brush head, 2x blower attachments, 1x USB Charging…
15 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
HS code 8508.11.00.00.00 is a line of the GCC Common Customs Tariff under HS subheading 8508.11 (of a power not exceeding 1500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle…).
The customs duty is 5%, and quantities are declared in Pieces/Units.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 2%, the EU duty is 2.2%, the Türkiye duty is 2.2%, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is 8%, the Mexico duty is 20%, the Brazil duty is 18%, the Argentina duty is 20%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 15% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
The GCC states imported goods of subheading 8508.11 worth US$194m in 2024; the largest supplier was China, and the United Kingdom ranked 4th with US$5m.
Questions and answers
What is the GCC import duty for HS code 8508.11.00.00.00?
The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is 5%; the supplementary unit is Pieces/Units. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does the GCC import these goods from?
For subheading 8508.11 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$103m), followed by Germany.