8302.30.30 - Of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc

This HTS category encompasses various mountings, fittings, and similar articles specifically designed for motor vehicles, along with their constituent parts. These items are characterized by their construction from iron or steel, aluminum, or zinc. The scope includes a range of functional components that facilitate the operation, assembly, or structural integrity of automotive applications.

Within the broader grouping of "Other mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for motor vehicles; and parts thereof," this specific subheading distinguishes itself by its material composition. While its sibling category, 8302.30.60, covers "Other" items not fitting this material specification, this subheading precisely defines articles made from iron or steel, aluminum, or zinc. The focus is on the base metal used in the manufacturing process of these automotive fittings.

The subcategories within 8302.30.30 further refine classification based on specific function and material. 8302.30.30.10 covers pneumatic cylinders, essential for functions like lifting, lowering, dampening, or counter-balancing within a vehicle. The remaining items not fitting this specific pneumatic cylinder description are classified under 8302.30.30.60, denoted as "Other," and are also made of iron or steel, aluminum, or zinc.