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Eureka WhirlWind Bagless Stick Vacuum from Japan

The Eureka WhirlWind is a lightweight bagless stick vacuum with self-contained electric motor, ideal for hard floors and area rugs. Classified in HTS 8508.19.00.00 as 'other' due to its slim stick design bridging handheld and upright categories, beyond strict household floor-only definition. Its cyclone technology enhances this versatile classification.

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

• Specify cyclone air filtration system details to support non-household floor exclusivity

• Include reach and weight specifications showing portability beyond floor cleaning

• Test for motor overheating compliance under UL 1017 standards