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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of snowplows & snowblowers (SITC 72342) totaled $6.1M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Snowplows & Snowblowers paid $247K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Snowplows & Snowblowers imports of $6.1M in April 2026 ran 26% below the year-to-date monthly average of $8.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTruck-mounted plow blades, dedicated snowplow vehicles, and self-contained snowblower units for airport, highway, and municipal use are the main equipment types in this heading. The commercial distinction between a snowplow (which pushes snow) and a snowblower (which throws it) matters operationally but both fall under SITC 72342. Importers should note that snowplow blades imported separately from the truck chassis may be classified differently than complete snowplow vehicles, so the scope of the shipment — complete machine versus attachment — is the first classification question to resolve.
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A snowplow blade or push-frame imported without the carrier vehicle is generally classified as an implement or attachment rather than as a complete snowplow, and may fall under a different HTS heading than a complete snowplow unit. The classification turns on whether the imported article constitutes a complete or incomplete machine under GRI 2(a). A licensed customs broker can help determine the correct heading based on the specific configuration.
Beyond standard formal entry requirements, large airport snowblowers powered by non-road diesel engines must comply with EPA non-road engine emission standards at the time of importation. Importers should obtain engine emission compliance documentation from the manufacturer and verify that the engine tier rating meets current EPA requirements before the shipment arrives.
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