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U.S. imports of snowplows and snowblowers (HS 843020) totaled $40.9M in July 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Snowplows and Snowblowers paid $3.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $25.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Snowplows and Snowblowers imports of $40.9M in July 2026 ran 159% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.8M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAttachment-type snowblowers (8430200030), self-contained snowblowers (8430200060), and snowplows (8430200090) occupy three distinct US tariff lines under this heading, a split that matters because attachment-type units — designed to mount on tractors or loaders — may raise classification questions when imported as part of a larger machine assembly. Canada and Mexico together dominate US supply, a pattern consistent with USMCA-origin production serving the North American municipal and commercial snow-removal market. Vietnam and China are also significant sources, particularly for consumer-grade and mid-range equipment.
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825 shipments/mo
When a snowblower attachment is imported together with the tractor as a complete unit, CBP will generally classify the combination under the heading that covers the principal machine — typically the tractor — rather than splitting the entry. If the attachment is imported separately, it would be classified on its own merits under 8430200030. The facts of each importation govern, and a binding ruling from CBP can provide certainty for recurring shipments.
Yes, significantly. Demand for snowplows and snowblowers is concentrated in the pre-winter months, meaning importers typically need to clear customs and build inventory by late summer or early fall. Lead times from Canada and Mexico are shorter than from Asia, giving North American suppliers a logistical advantage for late-season replenishment orders. Importers sourcing from Vietnam or China should factor in longer ocean transit times when planning seasonal stock builds.
Subheading 2 of 9 in heading 8430
Subheading 843020 · $40.9M of $163.7M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$40.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$5.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8430200060 | Snowblowers, Except Attachment Type | $30.6M | 10.22% | 64.19% | $3.1M |
| 8430200090 | Snowplows | $8.0M | 6.96% | 69.50% | $555K |
| 8430200030 | Snowblowers, Attachment Type | $2.3M | 1.30% | 12.55% | $30K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8430200060 | Snowblowers, Except Attachment Type | $4.1M |
| 8430200090 | Snowplows | $1.1M |
| 8430200030 | Snowblowers, Attachment Type | $440K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 57% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
37.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.09%.