Hoover FloorMate Hard Floor Cleaner H3000 from Germany
The Hoover FloorMate H3000 is an electromechanical domestic appliance with a self-contained electric motor designed specifically for cleaning and polishing hard floors like tile and hardwood. It combines spraying, scrubbing, and suction functions in one unit, classifying under HTS 8509.80.1000 as a floor polisher due to its primary function of maintaining floor shine through mechanical buffing action.
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
• Verify the appliance has a self-contained motor under 1 kW and is designed for household floor polishing to avoid reclassification; ensure UL or ETL safety certifications for US market entry; declare motor wattage accurately on commercial invoice to prevent customs valuation disputes