8429.51.10.60 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 8429.51.10.60, covers "Other" front-end shovel loaders of the wheel-type. These are self-propelled machines specifically designed for loading, excavating, and moving materials, characterized by a front-mounted bucket and operation on wheels. They are distinct from integral tractor shovel loaders where the engine is mounted at the rear, implying a different structural design and operational focus.
The "Other" designation indicates that this subcategory encompasses wheel-type front-end shovel loaders that do not fit into the more specific preceding classifications within this branch of the tariff schedule. This typically includes machines with variations in their drive systems, lifting mechanisms, or specific operational features not explicitly detailed in other subheadings. The primary defining characteristic remains their wheeled mobility and front-mounted shovel for material handling.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code is determined by the machine's fundamental characteristics: being a self-propelled, wheel-mounted, front-end shovel loader that does not qualify for a more specific prior designation. Practical classification criteria would focus on the absence of specific features that would direct it to an earlier, more detailed subheading.