8704.10.50.20 - With a capacity of 40.8 metric tons or less

This HTS classification, 8704.10.50.20, specifically covers dump trucks designed for off-highway use, characterized by a carrying capacity of 40.8 metric tons or less. These vehicles are engineered for the efficient transport of bulk materials such as earth, gravel, or mining output in environments where public roads are not typically utilized. Their design emphasizes robust construction and the ability to operate on uneven terrain, often featuring specialized tipping mechanisms for rapid unloading.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is the critical metric of payload capacity. While 8704.10.50.20 includes dumpers with a capacity up to 40.8 metric tons, sibling categories 8704.10.50.30, 8704.10.50.40, and 8704.10.50.50 encompass vehicles with progressively larger carrying capacities, exceeding 40.8 metric tons. Therefore, the precise weight the vehicle is designed to transport is the primary factor for differentiation at this level.

As this node represents a leaf category within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification is complete once the vehicle is identified as an off-highway rear-dump dumper and its capacity falls within the 40.8 metric tons or less range. Classification for these vehicles is solely determined by their intended off-highway use, rear-dump configuration, and specified carrying capacity.