8704.10.50 - Other
Sub-classifications
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8704 1050 20
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8704 1050 50
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Overview
This category, 8704.10.50, specifically covers "Other" dumpers designed for off-highway use. It is a residual classification for self-propelled vehicles equipped with an open-top body, typically hinged at the rear and designed to be tipped forward for unloading, intended for the transport of construction materials or similar bulk goods on construction sites, mines, quarries, or other rough terrain.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8704.10.10.00 (Cab chassis), is crucial. While a cab chassis is an incomplete vehicle designed to have a specialized body built upon it (such as a dump body), 8704.10.50 classifies complete, self-propelled dumpers. Therefore, the presence of a fully integrated dump body, as opposed to a bare chassis, is the key differentiator.
The subcategory 8704.10.50.60, also designated as "Other," further refines this classification. This subdivision likely exists to accommodate specific types of off-highway dumpers that do not fit into any more granular, unlisted sub-classifications within the "Other" category, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all remaining dumpers designed for off-highway use.