Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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