Road Sweeper Vehicle from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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