8433.53.00.00 - Root or tuber harvesting machines 🖩
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
HTS code 8433.53.00.00 specifically classifies machines designed for the harvesting of root and tuber crops. This encompasses a range of equipment dedicated to the extraction and initial collection of produce such as potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, and other similar underground crops from the soil. The defining characteristic of these machines is their focus on bringing the harvested root or tuber to the surface and often into a collection mechanism, preparing them for subsequent processing or transport.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8433.51.00 (Combine harvester-threshers) deals with machines that perform both harvesting and threshing in a single operation, typically for grain crops. 8433.52.00.00 covers machinery solely for threshing other agricultural products. 8433.59.00 serves as a residual category for other harvesting machinery not otherwise specified. Therefore, 8433.53.00.00 is unique in its specific application to root and tuber extraction.
As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Classification within this code relies on the primary function of the machine being specifically for the mechanical harvesting of root and tuber vegetables directly from the ground. Factors such as the presence of specialized digging components, lifting mechanisms, and collection hoppers are key in determining that a machine falls under this heading, as opposed to more general agricultural machinery or those designed for above-ground crops.