7318.15.20.46 - Other

This HTS category, 7318.15.20.46, specifically classifies "Other" bent bolts when they are entered or exported with their nuts or washers and have shanks or threads with a diameter of 6 mm or more. This designation applies to bent bolts that do not fit the more specific descriptions of other subcategories within the "Bent bolts" classification. The key defining characteristic is their bent shape, differentiating them from straight bolts and screws, while also requiring them to be of iron or steel and possessing a certain minimum diameter.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 7318.15.20.41, which covers "Right-angle anchor bolts." While both are bent bolts with a diameter of 6 mm or more and are imported with their nuts or washers, the "Right-angle anchor bolts" are specifically designed with a 90-degree bend, often used for anchoring purposes. This category, "Other," encompasses all other types of bent bolts that do not conform to the specific shape or application implied by the "right-angle anchor bolt" description.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification hinges on whether a bent bolt meets the general criteria of having a diameter of 6 mm or more, being entered or exported with its nuts or washers, and not fitting the description of any more specific "bent bolt" classification. Importers and exporters should carefully examine the physical characteristics and intended use of their bent bolts to ensure accurate classification within this residual "Other" category.