8466.94.85.85 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 8466.94.85.85, encompasses "Other" parts and accessories specifically designed for machines falling under HTS headings 8462 (machine tools for working metal by forming) or 8463 (other machine tools for working metal without removing material). This broad designation captures a wide array of components that do not fit into more specific subcategories. The key criterion for classification here is that the part or accessory must be suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 8462 or 8463, fulfilling a supporting role in their metal-forming or cold-forming operations.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8466.94.85.40, which specifically covers "Parts of mechanical transfer presses," is crucial. While mechanical transfer presses are a type of machine tool covered by heading 8462, this sibling category is limited to parts *exclusively* for those specific presses. Conversely, 8466.94.85.85 includes all other parts and accessories for the broader range of machines within headings 8462 and 8463, provided they are not specifically classified elsewhere. This means general-purpose fixtures, custom-machined components, or specialized tooling not exclusively for transfer presses would likely fall into this residual category.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification within 8466.94.85.85 is determined by the exclusion of the item from more specific provisions. Therefore, careful consideration of the machine's intended use and the specific function of the part or accessory within the context of metalworking operations governed by headings 8462 and 8463 is paramount for accurate classification.