8450.11.00 - Fully automatic machines

HTS code 8450.11.00 specifically classifies fully automatic household or laundry-type washing machines with a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg. This category encompasses machines that operate with minimal user intervention throughout the entire washing cycle, from filling with water to draining and spinning. The key defining characteristic is their "fully automatic" nature, meaning they complete all programmed washing functions without requiring manual adjustments between stages.

This category is distinguished from its siblings by the absence of a built-in centrifugal dryer, which is the defining feature of 8450.12.00.00. Unlike machines classified under 8450.19.00.00, which represent other types of washing machines within the 10 kg capacity limit that do not fit the fully automatic or integrated dryer criteria, 8450.11.00 is solely for those machines that perform all washing and spinning functions autonomously.

The subcategories under 8450.11.00 further refine this classification. The primary distinction is between "Coin operated" machines (8450.11.00.10), typically found in laundromats, and "Other" fully automatic washing machines not operated by coin. This subdivision allows for more precise tracking and statistical reporting based on the operational model of these common household appliances.