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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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