8301.20.00.30 - Non-integral steering wheel immobilizer devices

This HTS category, 8301.20.00.30, specifically covers non-integral steering wheel immobilizer devices constructed from base metal. These devices are designed to prevent the rotation of a vehicle's steering wheel, thereby deterring theft. They are distinguished from other locks and padlocks by their specialized application as a security feature for motor vehicles, directly impacting the steering mechanism.

Within the broader category of locks for motor vehicles (8301.20), this sub-heading addresses a particular type of immobilizer. It differentiates itself from the sibling category, 8301.20.00.60 "Other," by its explicit function as a steering wheel immobilizer. The "Other" category would encompass any other locks or locking mechanisms used on motor vehicles that do not fall under the specific description of a steering wheel immobilizer.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 8301.20.00.30 hinges on the item's primary function as a non-integral steering wheel immobilizer and its construction from base metal. The "non-integral" aspect signifies that it is an add-on security device and not a built-in component of the steering system itself.