HS Code:
The product category 'Of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20 l' typically falls under HS Code 8508.11.00, which includes vacuum cleaners with a self-contained electric motor. These are generally household or small-scale commercial vacuum cleaners designed for lighter tasks with limited power and capacity. This category is significant in global trade due to the widespread demand for household cleaning appliances, driven by urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and increasing awareness of hygiene standards.
Total Trade Volume
USD 3.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU internal trade or USMCA)
Shift towards energy-efficient models
Increased demand for eco-friendly vacuum cleaners due to stringent energy regulations in the EU and North America, pushing manufacturers to innovate.
2021-2022
Growth in e-commerce sales channels
Significant rise in online purchases of household appliances, especially post-COVID-19, benefiting exporters with strong digital presence.
2020-2022
Rising demand in emerging markets
Urbanization and growing middle-class populations in Asia and Africa are driving higher demand for affordable vacuum cleaners.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced stricter energy efficiency labeling for vacuum cleaners, mandating lower power consumption without compromising performance.
January 2023
Manufacturers must adapt to new standards, potentially increasing production costs but also opening markets for innovative, compliant products.
As part of the trade agreement, tariffs on certain household appliances, including vacuum cleaners, were reduced, easing export pressures for Chinese manufacturers.
February 2020
Increased export volumes from China to the US, benefiting Chinese manufacturers and US consumers with lower prices.
Global supply chains for electronic components used in vacuum cleaners faced delays due to lockdowns and port congestions.
Mid-2021
Temporary price hikes and delivery delays, prompting some companies to diversify supply chains to mitigate future risks.