8429.51.10.40 - At least 3.8 m3 but under 5.2 m3

This HTS classification covers wheel-type, new, integral tractor shovel loaders with a rear engine mount and four-wheel drive, specifically those with a bucket capacity ranging from at least 3.8 cubic meters up to, but not including, 5.2 cubic meters. These machines are designed for earthmoving and material handling operations, featuring a front-mounted shovel or bucket on a powered chassis.

The defining characteristic of this category is the precise volume of the bucket. It is differentiated from its sibling categories by its specific capacity range. For instance, it excludes loaders with smaller buckets, such as those under 3.8 m3 (covered by codes 8429.51.10.15, 8429.51.10.25, 8429.51.10.30, and 8429.51.10.35), and those with larger buckets, such as at least 5.2 m3 but under 7.6 m3 (covered by 8429.51.10.45). The classification hinges on meeting the specified cubic meter volume for the bucket.

As this classification represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise definition of the equipment based on its type, drive system, engine mounting, and the critical bucket capacity parameter to ensure accurate customs declaration. Examples of typical equipment falling under this heading would include specific models of articulated wheel loaders designed for construction, mining, or agricultural applications where the specified bucket volume is a key operational feature.