8516.90.15.00 - Housings for the hand-drying apparatus of subheading 8516.33

This HTS category, 8516.90.15.00, specifically covers the housings for hand-drying apparatus that fall under subheading 8516.33. These are essentially the outer casings or shells of electrical devices designed for drying hands, commonly found in public restrooms and other commercial settings. The classification emphasizes that the article itself must be the housing component and intended for this particular type of hand-dryer.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. For instance, 8516.90.05.00 covers parts for various heaters and heating apparatus, while 8516.90.25.00 deals with housings and bases for electric flatirons. Similarly, other siblings relate to parts for microwave ovens or specific components for toasters. Therefore, 8516.90.15.00 is exclusively for the housings of the specified hand-drying machines, not for their internal heating elements, motors, or other functional parts, nor for housings of different electrothermic appliances.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 8516.90.15.00 is therefore dependent on the item being a housing and its intended use for a hand-drying apparatus conforming to subheading 8516.33. This ensures that only the exterior structural components of these specific hand dryers are classified here, avoiding confusion with complete appliances or parts for unrelated electrical equipment.