8430.20.00.90 - 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 category, HTS 8430.20.00.90, encompasses "Other" snowplows and snowblowers. This designation is a catch-all for machines designed for clearing snow that do not fit into more specific subcategories within the broader heading 8430. It includes a wide range of mechanical devices whose primary function is the removal or dispersal of snow.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings involves understanding the specific functionalities of other related machinery. For example, while snowblowers are explicitly covered, this "Other" category would apply to snowplows that might operate differently, such as those that push or scrape snow rather than mechanically throwing it. The key is the primary purpose of snow removal, coupled with a design that doesn't align with a more narrowly defined classification.
As this is a leaf node, there are no subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification within HTS 8430.20.00.90 relies on a careful assessment of the machine's design and intended use. Typical items falling under this code might include specialized tow-behind snow plows for ATVs, vehicle-mounted plows not designed for large-scale road clearing, or even smaller, manually operated snow pushers with a mechanical advantage. The critical factor is that the article is a machine specifically designed for snow removal and is not otherwise specifically classified.