8433.20.00.60 - 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 | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8433.20.00.60, encompasses "Other" mowers, excluding those specifically covered by other subheadings. It primarily includes cutter bars designed for mounting on tractors, which are distinct from self-propelled mowers or those that are tractor-drawn as a separate unit. The key characteristic here is the integrated nature of the cutting mechanism with the tractor as its power source and primary mode of operation.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling "Tractor drawn or for tractor mounting" is crucial. While both involve tractors, this "Other" classification focuses on mowers where the cutting apparatus is fundamentally integrated with the tractor's structure or attachment system, often forming a single operational unit. Tractor-drawn mowers, in contrast, are typically separate machines towed by the tractor.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8433.20.00.60 relies on identifying mowers whose cutting mechanisms are specifically designed for direct mounting and operation with a tractor, and which do not fit into more specific mower classifications within heading 8433. Examples might include specialized rotary cutters or flail mowers that are bolted or otherwise permanently affixed to a tractor's three-point hitch or power takeoff system.