8302.42.30.15 - Drawer slides

This HTS subheading specifically classifies drawer slides. These are mechanical devices designed to allow drawers to open and close smoothly, typically consisting of two or more telescoping metal rails, often made of steel or aluminum. Their primary function is to provide linear motion and support for drawers in furniture, cabinets, and other storage units.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 8302.42.30.10, which covers pneumatic cylinders for lifting, lowering, dampening, or counterbalancing, rather than guiding linear drawer movement. The other sibling, 8302.42.30.65, encompasses "other" miscellaneous fittings at this level, making 8302.42.30.15 the specific designation for drawer slide mechanisms.

As a leaf node, this classification represents the most granular level for drawer slides under the broader category of other base metal mountings, fittings, and similar articles suitable for furniture. Therefore, classification within this subheading hinges on the item being a mechanism for drawer operation, composed of base metal, and not falling under any more specific subcategory. Examples would include ball-bearing slides, roller slides, and concealed drawer slides.