8302.42.30.10 - Pneumatic cylinders for lifting, lowering, dampening or counterbalancing

This HTS classification, 8302.42.30.10, specifically covers pneumatic cylinders that are designed and utilized for lifting, lowering, dampening, or counterbalancing operations. These articles are typically constructed from base metals, aligning with the broader scope of Chapter 83 which deals with miscellaneous articles of base metal. The functional aspect of these cylinders, their ability to control motion and force through pneumatic pressure, is the key determinant for their inclusion in this subcategory.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 8302.42.30.15, which pertains to drawer slides. While both might be considered fittings for furniture or coachwork, the function of drawer slides is solely for the linear movement of drawers, whereas pneumatic cylinders here are engineered for more complex force and motion control applications like counterbalancing a heavy lid or providing a controlled descent. The other sibling, 8302.42.30.65, is a residual category for "other" fittings not otherwise specified.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under this specific HTS code. Classification at this level relies on the definitive criteria of being a pneumatic cylinder used for the specified functions of lifting, lowering, dampening, or counterbalancing, and being made of base metal. Therefore, any article meeting these precise functional and material requirements will fall under 8302.42.30.10.