iRobot Braava Jet Hard Floor Vacuum from Japan
Compact robotic vacuum-mop with low-power motor under 1,500W and 0.3L clean water tank/0.2L dirty tank. Though primarily mopping, vacuum function qualifies under HTS 8508.11.00.00 for small household cleaners. App-controlled navigation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• FCC Part 15 certification mandatory for WiFi robotic vacuums
• Declare water tank as 'receptacle' with exact capacity measurements
• Software pre-loaded must be declared; encryption may trigger BIS review