8302.20.00.00 - Castors, and parts thereof

Category 8302.20.00.00 specifically encompasses castors, also known as casters or wheels, and any associated parts. This includes the complete castor assembly designed to be attached to furniture, equipment, or other movable items to facilitate their easy movement. The key defining characteristic is their function as a roller or wheel mechanism, typically mounted on a base.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by its singular focus on mobility-enhancing devices. While other categories within heading 8302 cover hinges (8302.10), fittings for motor vehicles (8302.30), general mountings and fittings (8302.4x), hat racks and brackets (8302.50), and automatic door closers (8302.60), none of these are primarily designed to provide rolling mobility. Goods classified under 8302.20.00.00 are distinct in their purpose of allowing an object to be easily rolled or moved from one location to another.

As a leaf node within the HTS, 8302.20.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into this category hinges on the item being a castor or a part thereof, irrespective of the material of the item it is attached to, provided the castor itself is of base metal or has mountings of base metal. Examples include furniture casters, industrial casters, and replacement wheels or swiveling mechanisms for these devices.