8474.10.00.10 - Portable

This HTS category, 8474.10.00.10, specifically covers **portable machines designed for sorting, screening, separating, or washing earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances in solid form, including powder or paste.** These machines are characterized by their mobility and ability to be easily transported or moved between work sites. Examples include portable trommel screens, mobile vibratory screens, and compact washing plants intended for on-site mineral processing or construction material preparation.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 8474.10.00.90, which pertains to **stationary** sorting, screening, separating, or washing machines. The primary differentiating factor lies in the inherent portability of the machines classified under 8474.10.00.10, contrasting with their fixed installations. Therefore, the ability to move the machine without significant disassembly or reinstallation is a key criterion for classification in this sub-heading.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Classification within this category is determined by the machine's function of sorting, screening, separating, or washing mineral substances and its portable nature. The material being processed and the specific method of separation (e.g., by size, density, or impurity removal) are also important considerations during the classification process.