8508.19.00.00 - Other

This HTS category, 8508.19.00.00, covers vacuum cleaners with self-contained electric motors that do not fall under the more specific classification for those with a power not exceeding 1,500 W and a dust bag or receptacle capacity not exceeding 20 liters. Therefore, this residual category encompasses all other vacuum cleaners featuring an integrated electric motor, regardless of their power consumption or containment capacity, provided they are not explicitly accounted for by the preceding subheadings within 8508.11.00.00.

The key differentiator for classification within this "Other" subheading lies in exceeding the power and capacity limitations defined in the sibling category. For instance, industrial vacuum cleaners with powerful motors operating above 1,500 W, or domestic units with large dust bags or advanced multi-stage filtration systems exceeding 20 liters, would typically be classified here. The absence of specific power or capacity constraints within this category means that a broad range of self-powered vacuuming appliances, from heavy-duty commercial models to specialized residential units, will find their place here if they are not otherwise specified.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this HTS code. Classification under 8508.19.00.00 is the final determination for vacuum cleaners that meet the general criteria of having a self-contained electric motor but do not qualify for the more precisely defined sibling category. Importers and exporters should ensure thorough examination of the vacuum cleaner's specifications, particularly its electrical power output and the volume of its dust collection system, to accurately determine if it belongs in this residual classification.