8708.99 - Other:
Sub-classifications
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8708 9903 00
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8708 9916 00
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Overview
This HTS category, 8708.99, encompasses a broad range of parts and accessories for motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 that are not specifically classified under other subheadings within 8708. It serves as a residual category for items that do not fit into more defined groups such as radiators, mufflers, clutches, steering components, or airbags. The key criterion for classification here is that the part or accessory must be identifiable as being for use with the motor vehicles listed in the parent headings and not have a more specific classification elsewhere.
Distinguishing 8708.99 from its siblings is crucial. While 8708.91 covers radiators, 8708.92 addresses exhaust systems, 8708.93 pertains to clutches, 8708.94 includes steering mechanisms, and 8708.95 covers airbags, this "Other" category captures everything else. Examples might include fuel tanks, suspension components (excluding those specifically detailed elsewhere), braking system parts (other than those inherently part of a clutch or steering assembly), body panels, electrical components not otherwise specified, interior trim elements, and various fasteners or mounting hardware specific to motor vehicle construction.
Within this "Other" classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the type of tractor the part is intended for, or as a further residual category for non-tractor related parts and accessories. The subcategories clarify whether the part is for agricultural tractors, other non-road tractors, or any other motor vehicle parts not otherwise specified. This hierarchical structure ensures that even specialized components can be precisely categorized within the HTS.