Tow-Behind Lawn Sweeper from China
A tow-behind lawn sweeper is a mechanical device designed to attach to a riding lawn mower or tractor, featuring rotating brushes and a hopper to collect leaves, grass clippings, and lawn debris. It falls under HTS 8479.89.95.96 as a tow-behind sweeper, classified among machines with individual functions not elsewhere specified for mechanical sweeping operations on turf or lawns.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the sweeper's tow hitch compatibility with common tractor types and include specifications in import documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure labeling complies with EPA standards if brushes contain synthetic materials; provide material composition certificates