Heading 8509

HTS code 8509 — Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof

Chapter
85 — Electrical machinery and electronics
Tariff lines
16
General duty
General duty rates from 3.4% to 4.2%, with 2 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 8509

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
8509.40.0015Blenders (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Food grinders, processors and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors)4.2%No.
8509.40.0025Other food mixers (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Food grinders, processors and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors)4.2%No.
8509.40.0030Juice extractors (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Food grinders, processors and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors)4.2%No.
8509.40.0040Food grinders and processors (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Food grinders, processors and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors)4.2%No.
8509.80.1000Floor polishers (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Other appliances)FreeNo.
8509.80.2000Kitchen waste disposers (disposals) (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Other appliances)FreeNo.
8509.80.5040Can openers (including combination units) (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other)4.2%No.
8509.80.5045Electric toothbrushes (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other)4.2%No.
8509.80.5050Evaporative (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other > Humidifiers)4.2%No.
8509.80.5070Ultrasonic (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other > Humidifiers > Other)4.2%No.
8509.80.5080Other (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other > Humidifiers > Other)4.2%No.
8509.80.5095Other (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Other appliances > Other)4.2%No.
8509.90.2500Housings (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Parts > Parts of floor polishers)3.4%No.
8509.90.3500Other (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Parts > Parts of floor polishers)3.4%kg
8509.90.4500Housings (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Parts > Other)4.2%No.
8509.90.5500Other (Electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof > Parts > Other)4.2%kg

Documents required to import under 8509

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • FCC Declaration (Form 740)Conditional

    Required for electronic devices that emit radio frequency

  • FDA Radiation Declaration (Form 2877)Conditional

    Required for products that emit radiation (X-ray, laser, microwave, etc.)

Common questions

What is HTS code 8509?
HTS heading 8509 covers electromechanical domestic appliances, with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 8508; parts thereof. It sits in Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and electronics) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 16 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8509?
General duty rates from 3.4% to 4.2%, with 2 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8509 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 85