8479.89.95.60 - Automotive maintenance machines

HTS Code 8479.89.95.60 encompasses specialized machinery and mechanical appliances designed specifically for the maintenance and servicing of automotive vehicles. This category is intended for equipment that performs a distinct function related to vehicle upkeep, repair, or testing, but which does not fit into more specific headings for particular types of machinery (e.g., engine repair tools which might fall elsewhere). The primary purpose of these machines is to facilitate the efficient and effective maintenance of cars, trucks, and other automotive systems.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, consider that 8479.89.95.60 is specifically for *automotive maintenance* machines. For example, while 8479.89.95.85 covers ultrasonic cleaning devices, if such a device is exclusively designed and marketed for cleaning automotive parts, it would likely be classified under 8479.89.95.60. Similarly, machines that solely perform functions like oil changes, tire servicing (beyond simple inflation which might be elsewhere), or diagnostic testing of automotive components would fall here. It is crucial to focus on the intended end-use and specific application in the automotive sector.

As a leaf node, HTS Code 8479.89.95.60 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies on a thorough understanding of the specific machine's function and its direct application to automotive maintenance. Typical examples include specialized brake bleeding machines, fluid evacuation and filling stations, emission testing equipment, and automated wheel balancing machines. The key determinant for classification here is that the machinery's individual function is dedicated to the maintenance and servicing of automotive vehicles, and it is not otherwise specified or included in more specific headings within Chapter 84 or the broader tariff schedule.