4415.20 - Pallets, box-pallets and other load boards; pallet collars:

This HTS category, 4415.20, encompasses various types of wooden platforms and frames designed for efficient material handling and storage. It specifically includes pallets, which are load-bearing structures with supports that facilitate lifting and transport; box-pallets, which are essentially pallets with affixed sides to form an enclosed container; and other load boards. Additionally, this classification covers pallet collars, which are detachable frames that can be fitted onto standard pallets to increase their load volume and containment capabilities. The primary function of these items is to consolidate and protect goods during transit and warehousing.

Distinguishing 4415.20 from its sibling category, 4415.10, is crucial for accurate classification. While both fall under the broader heading of wooden packings, 4415.10 specifically covers enclosed or semi-enclosed structures like cases, boxes, crates, drums, and cable-drums. In contrast, 4415.20 focuses on the open or modular load-bearing platforms and their associated collars, emphasizing their role in unitizing and facilitating the movement of goods rather than solely providing containment.

Within 4415.20, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on specialized design and intended use. The subcategory 4415.20.40.00 is designated for containers specifically engineered for the harvesting of fruits and vegetables, implying particular structural features or dimensions suited for this agricultural purpose. The residual category, 4415.20.80.00, accounts for all other pallets, box-pallets, load boards, and pallet collars that do not meet the specific criteria of the fruit and vegetable harvesting containers, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of the broader range of general-purpose load boards.