Road Sweeper Vehicle
A specialized truck with brushes, vacuums, and hoppers for street cleaning. It qualifies under HTS 8705.90.00 as a road sweeper, a special purpose vehicle for on-board sweeping rather than transport.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed mainly for transporting sweepings rather than on-site cleaning
Dump trucks for goods transport fall in 8704; special sweeping equipment defines 8705 purpose.
If imported as detachable sweeping machinery without vehicle chassis
Standalone machines or tools for tractors classify separately per chapter notes, not as complete vehicles.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide sweeping mechanism diagrams and hopper specs to prove special purpose function
• Comply with local noise and dust control regs; include test reports in entry docs
• Distinguish from refuse collection trucks by emphasizing mechanical sweeping over waste hauling
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