8436.99.00.35 - Of machinery for preparing animal feeds

This HTS classification, 8436.99.00.35, covers parts specifically designed for machinery used in the preparation of animal feeds. This encompasses a wide range of components and subassemblies that are integral to the functioning of equipment such as mixers, grinders, pelletizers, extruders, and conveyors utilized in the process of manufacturing or treating feed for livestock, poultry, and other animals. The key defining characteristic for classification under this heading is the direct and exclusive functional relationship of the part to animal feed preparation machinery.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by its specific focus on animal feed preparation. While 8436.99.00.20 pertains to parts of forestry machinery, and 8436.99.00.30 relates to parts of bee-keeping machinery, this heading exclusively addresses components for agricultural machinery dedicated to feed production. The "Other" designation within the parent category signifies that these are parts not elsewhere specified for general agricultural machinery, but are specifically linked to the animal feed sector.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 8436.99.00.35 relies on the determination that a given part's primary and intended use is within machinery for preparing animal feeds. This can include items like specialized screens for grinders, mixing paddles, die plates for pellet mills, or even specific types of augers or belts when their design and function are solely for this purpose. If a part has a more general application or belongs to a different type of agricultural machinery, it would be classified elsewhere.