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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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