Road Sweeper Vehicle from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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