Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner from China
The Bissell Little Green is a portable spot cleaning vacuum with self-contained electric motor, spraying cleaning solution and extracting dirty water. It qualifies for HTS 8508.19.00.00 as an 'other' vacuum cleaner due to its specialized wet/dry extraction function beyond standard dry vacuuming. This distinguishes it from basic household floor vacuums.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include solution tank capacity and extraction motor specs to justify 'other vacuum' status
• Ensure compliance with CPSC standards for cleaning solution dispensing mechanisms
• Separate cleaning solution from machine in shipments to avoid chemical import regulations