8302.49.60.55 - For aircraft, vessels and other vehicles (except motor vehicles) of section XVII

This category encompasses base metal mountings, fittings, and similar articles that are specifically designed for use in aircraft, vessels, and other vehicles not classified as motor vehicles, as defined within Section XVII of the HTS. This includes a wide range of hardware and fixtures such as hinges, latches, brackets, and connectors made from iron or steel, aluminum, or zinc. The key defining characteristic is their intended application in non-road vehicles, distinguishing them from fittings for other uses.

Unlike the sibling category 8302.49.60.45, which is exclusively for railway vehicles, this classification applies to fittings for air and waterborne conveyances, as well as other specialized vehicles not falling under the purview of road motor vehicles. The category 8302.49.60.85, labeled "Other," would generally capture any remaining unspecified mountings, fittings, and similar articles of base metal that do not fit into the more specific categories within this hierarchy.

As this classification node represents a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification of an article under 8302.49.60.55 hinges on its material composition (iron or steel, aluminum, or zinc) and its explicit suitability and intended use in aircraft, vessels, or other vehicles of Section XVII, excluding motor vehicles. Practical examples might include specialized cargo tie-down hardware for ships, aircraft interior panel fasteners, or ballast control fittings for non-motorized watercraft.