8450 - Household- or laundry-type washing machines, including machines which both wash and dry; parts thereof:

HTS Chapter 84 encompasses a broad range of industrial and household machinery. Within this chapter, heading 8450 specifically identifies household or laundry-type washing machines. This includes machines designed for domestic use in cleaning fabrics, whether they solely wash or are combination units that also dry the laundry. The scope extends to include all parts and accessories integral to the functioning of these machines.

Distinguishing heading 8450 from its siblings within Chapter 84 is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike categories covering larger industrial laundry equipment (often found in other headings within Section XVI), 8450 is precisely focused on machines intended for household application. It also differs from other appliance headings that may involve water or cleaning but are not primarily designed for washing textiles, such as dishwashers or specialized industrial cleaning machinery.

Heading 8450 is further subdivided to differentiate washing machines based on their capacity. Subcategories exist to separate machines with a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kilograms from those exceeding this threshold. Additionally, a distinct subcategory is provided for parts of these washing machines, acknowledging the need to classify individual components separately. This hierarchical structure facilitates precise tariff determination based on the machine's size and whether the item being classified is a complete unit or a replacement part.