8708.40.11 - For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or heading 8702, 8703 or 8704

This HTS category, 8708.40.11, specifically covers gear boxes designed for use in certain types of motor vehicles. The primary scope includes transmissions intended for tractors of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24, or 8701.29, as well as vehicles classified under headings 8702 (motor vehicles for the transport of more than ten persons), 8703 (motor vehicles for the transport of persons, including station wagons and racing cars), and 8704 (motor vehicles for the transport of goods). These transmissions are integral components that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, enabling the vehicle's movement and speed control.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8708.40.30.00 covers gear boxes specifically for tractors suitable for agricultural use, which may have distinct design features and applications. Conversely, 8708.40.50.00 encompasses gear boxes for a broader range of "other vehicles" not otherwise specified within this chapter, offering a more general classification. Therefore, 8708.40.11 serves as a more precise classification for transmissions destined for specific categories of passenger vehicles, buses, and commercial trucks.

Further subdivision within 8708.40.11 occurs at the .10 and .50 levels. Subcategory 8708.40.11.10 is dedicated to gear boxes intended for vehicles of heading 8703, which primarily refers to passenger cars. The residual category, 8708.40.11.50, encompasses all other gear boxes that fall under the parent description but are not specifically designated for heading 8703 vehicles, thereby capturing transmissions for the other specified vehicle types like buses (8702) and goods vehicles (8704).