8450.11.00.40 - Top Loading

This HTS classification, 8450.11.00.40, specifically covers fully automatic household or laundry-type washing machines with a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg that are designed with a top-loading mechanism. These machines perform the complete washing cycle automatically, from filling with water to spinning, and the user accesses the drum from the top. This distinguishes them from other washing machines within the 8450.11 subheading.

The key differentiator for this category is its "Top Loading" design. While sibling category 8450.11.00.80 encompasses "Other" fully automatic machines with a capacity not exceeding 10 kg, this classification is exclusively for those where the laundry is inserted and removed through an opening at the top of the appliance. This physical configuration is the primary criterion for its distinct classification.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories branching from this specific code. Therefore, the focus for classification under 8450.11.00.40 rests entirely on identifying machines that are fully automatic, have a dry linen capacity of 10 kg or less, and are characterized by their top-loading design. Practical considerations for classification would include examining the physical layout of the machine and its operating mechanism to confirm the top-loading configuration.