8479.90.85.00 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS Code 8479.90.85.00 encompasses "Other" parts for machines and mechanical appliances not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84, specifically within the context of trash compactors. This category serves as a residual classification for components of trash compactors that do not fit into the more specific subcategories provided. It is intended for parts that are distinct from frame assemblies, ram assemblies, container assemblies, or cabinets/cases, and that are integral to the functioning of a trash compactor.
To distinguish this category from its siblings, consider the specific components they cover. 8479.90.45.00 is for frame assemblies, while 8479.90.55.00 is for ram assemblies. Similarly, 8479.90.65.00 addresses container assemblies, and 8479.90.75.00 pertains to cabinets or cases. Therefore, 8479.90.85.00 is reserved for parts of trash compactors that are not frames, rams, containers, or casings, but are still essential to the operation of the machine.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 8479.90.85.00 should therefore be carefully considered, ensuring that the part in question is indeed a component of a trash compactor and does not meet the descriptions of any other HTS subheading, particularly within the broader 8479.90 category. This residual classification is a final resort when a part's specific characteristics do not align with more precisely defined categories.