8438.90.90.60 - Of machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry 🖩

This HTS category, 8438.90.90.60, specifically covers parts and accessories for machinery designed for the industrial preparation or manufacture of meat or poultry. This includes components for machines used in processing, cutting, grinding, mixing, or packaging meat and poultry products. The classification is focused on parts that are integral to the function of such specialized machinery, distinguishing them from general-purpose machine parts.

When classifying parts within the broader heading 8438.90 ("Parts"), it is crucial to differentiate them from sibling categories. For instance, parts for bakery machinery (8438.90.90.15), confectionery and chocolate machinery (8438.90.90.30), and other general "Other" machinery parts (8438.90.90.90) have distinct applications. This category is exclusively for parts that are specifically designed for and used with machinery dedicated to meat and poultry processing, ensuring accurate tariff application based on the end-use of the machinery component.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification under 8438.90.90.60 rests on the specific design and intended use of the part. For example, a specialized blade for a meat grinder, a conveyor belt section specifically shaped for poultry processing, or a control panel designed for a sausage stuffing machine would all fall under this heading. The absence of subcategories emphasizes that the primary defining characteristic is its direct relationship to the preparation of meat or poultry, rather than its material composition or general mechanical function.