U.S. imports of Snowplows & Snowblowers (SITC 72342) totaled $49.0M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Snowplows & Snowblowers paid $4.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.77% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Snowplows & Snowblowers imports of $49.0M in August 2026 ran 145% above the year-to-date monthly average of $20.0M.
Last updated: August 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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1.2K import shipments a month
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.
Basic heading 226 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 72342 · $49.0M of $172.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 59% of it. China pays 19.2% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $253.6M of Snowplows & Snowblowers.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.