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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

8704.22Same rate: 35%

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.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

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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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide sweeping mechanism diagrams and hopper specs to prove special purpose function

β€’ Comply with local noise and dust control regs; include test reports in entry docs

β€’ Distinguish from refuse collection trucks by emphasizing mechanical sweeping over waste hauling