Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner from Japan
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 — 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
• 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