8450.20.00.10 - Coin operated

This HTS category specifically encompasses coin-operated washing machines, including those that also perform drying functions, with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kilograms. These machines are designed for commercial use, such as in laundromats or apartment buildings, and are activated by the insertion of coins or other payment tokens. The defining characteristic is the coin-operated mechanism, distinguishing them from domestic or industrial machines without this feature.

At this level of the HTS, the primary distinction is between coin-operated machines and "Other" machines with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg. The "Other" category would include machines that are not coin-operated, such as those operated by payment cards, automated systems, or requiring manual intervention without a specific coin mechanism. This classification hinges solely on the method of payment and activation.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification ends with the specific identification of coin-operated machines within the broader category of heavy-duty washing machines. This means that any washing machine meeting the criteria of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg and being coin-operated will be classified under this precise HTS code.