8429.51.10.15 - Under 1.5 m3

This HTS classification covers wheel-type, front-end shovel loaders that are new, integral, and rear engine mounted. Specifically, these are four-wheel-drive machines designed for loading operations and are characterized by a bucket capacity that is less than 1.5 cubic meters (m3). The "new" designation indicates that the classification applies to machines that have not been previously used.

The primary distinguishing factor for this category lies in its bucket capacity. It is specifically for shovel loaders with a volume of less than 1.5 m3. Sibling categories, such as 8429.51.10.25, classify loaders with bucket capacities of at least 1.5 m3 but under 2.2 m3, and subsequent categories address progressively larger capacities. Therefore, the precise measurement of the loader's bucket is the critical criterion for determining the correct classification among these closely related options.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories that subdivide this specific classification. Classification is determined solely by the defined characteristics of being a new, integral, rear-engine-mounted, four-wheel-drive, wheel-type front-end shovel loader with a bucket capacity under 1.5 m3. When classifying, it is crucial to confirm the machine's operational capabilities and its stated bucket volume against these specific criteria.