8708.70.45 - Road wheels

This HTS category, 8708.70.45, specifically covers road wheels designed for use with motor vehicles. These are complete wheel assemblies, typically comprising the rim and often the tire, intended for vehicles falling under headings 8701 through 8705. The classification focuses on the wheel itself as a functional component of the vehicle's locomotion system.

While sibling category 8708.70.60 encompasses "Parts and accessories" for vehicles, this category is distinct as it refers to the complete road wheel assembly, not individual components or ancillary items related to wheels. The distinction lies in the completeness of the item being classified.

The subcategories within 8708.70.45 further refine the classification based on the specific type of vehicle for which the road wheel is intended. Subcategory 8708.70.45.30 designates wheels for tractors, certain trucks, buses, and other specialized vehicles, while the subsequent "Other" subcategory is reserved for road wheels not falling under the specific vehicle designations.