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Road Sweeper Truck

A municipal vehicle with brushes, vacuums, and collection hoppers designed for cleaning streets and highways. Under HTS 8705.90.00.80 for special purpose cleaning vehicles, not general transport.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+50.0%50%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+25.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8704.22Lower: 37.5% vs 50%

If basic refuse truck without sweeping

Pure garbage collection vehicles classify as trucks in 8704.

8708.99.81Higher: 52.5% vs 50%

If sweeper brushes as separate parts

Interchangeable working tools for vehicles stay in their own headings per chapter notes.

8429.51.10Same rate: 50%

If self-propelled but not road-legal

Non-road-going sweepers are machinery in 8429, not motor vehicles.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide filtration system details for dust control to meet EPA standards

β€’ Include hopper capacity and brush type in commercial invoice