8429.30.00.20 - Not exceeding 13.7 m3

This HTS category, 8429.30.00.20, specifically covers self-propelled scrapers with a rated capacity **not exceeding 13.7 cubic meters (m³)**. These machines are designed for the removal and transportation of earth and other materials through scraping action. They are typically used in construction, road building, and mining operations for tasks such as excavating, loading, hauling, and spreading.

The primary distinguishing feature of this classification from its sibling category (8429.30.00.40) is the rated capacity of the earth-moving bucket or bowl. While both are self-propelled scrapers, this category is for those with a capacity up to and including 13.7 m³, whereas the sibling category encompasses those with a capacity exceeding 13.7 m³. This distinction is crucial for accurate tariff assessment and is based on the manufacturer's specified operational capacity.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to explore under 8429.30.00.20. Therefore, classification within this code relies solely on identifying the machine as a self-propelled scraper and confirming that its rated capacity falls within the specified limit of 13.7 m³ or less.