8429.30.00.40 - Exceeding 13.7 m3

This HTS classification, 8429.30.00.40, pertains to scrapers that are self-propelled and have a specific physical characteristic: a capacity exceeding 13.7 cubic meters (m3). These machines are designed for earthmoving operations, particularly for collecting and transporting loose material over short distances. They are characterized by a horizontally disposed blade that cuts into the ground, loads material into a receptacle, and then carries it to a designated dumping area.

The key differentiator for this category, compared to its sibling 8429.30.00.20, is the volume of the scraper's carrying capacity. While both fall under the broader classification of self-propelled scrapers, 8429.30.00.40 specifically enumerates those with a larger capacity, exceeding 13.7 m3, indicating a requirement for more substantial earthmoving tasks. This distinction is crucial for accurate customs assessment and tariff application.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 8429.30.00.40 is definitively determined by the machine's self-propelled nature, its function as a scraper, and the explicit measurement of its carrying capacity being greater than 13.7 cubic meters. This ensures precise categorization for a defined range of heavy-duty earthmoving equipment.