Road Sweeper Vehicle from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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