8536.90.60.00 - Battery clamps of a kind used in motor vehicles of heading 8702, 8703, 8704 or 8711

This HTS category, 8536.90.60.00, specifically covers battery clamps designed for use in motor vehicles falling under headings 8702 (public transport type passenger motor vehicles), 8703 (passenger motor vehicles, including station wagons and racing cars), 8704 (motor vehicles for the transport of goods), or 8711 (motorcycles and other two- or three-wheeled vehicles). These are electrical connectors whose primary function is to establish a secure and conductive link between a vehicle's battery terminals and its electrical system. The defining characteristic for classification here is the intended application within specific classes of motor vehicles.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8536.90.40.00 and 8536.90.85, is crucial. While 8536.90.40.00 encompasses broader electrical terminals, splices, and couplings, and also includes specialized wafer probers, 8536.90.60.00 is narrowly defined by its direct integration into the electrical circuitry of particular vehicle types. It is distinct from the general "Other" category (8536.90.85) by its specific vehicular application, indicating a more specialized design and purpose compared to generic connectors.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under 8536.90.60.00. Therefore, classification within this code relies solely on fulfilling the criteria of being a battery clamp intended for use in the specified motor vehicle headings. Practical classification considerations would include verifying the design and intended function of the clamp to confirm its suitability for automotive battery applications and its compatibility with the electrical systems of vehicles classified under headings 8702, 8703, 8704, or 8711.