8709.90.00.20 - Wheel and tire assemblies

HTS Code 8709.90.00.20 specifically classifies "wheel and tire assemblies" as parts for self-propelled works trucks and tractors of the type used for short-distance transport in industrial and transport settings. This category is intended for complete wheel and tire units, meaning the wheel rim and tire are assembled together. The primary function of these assemblies is to provide mobility and support for the vehicles described in the parent category.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 8709.90.00.10, which covers "road wheels" that are typically just the wheel rim without the tire. While road wheels are a component of a wheel assembly, this code is reserved for the integrated unit where the tire is already mounted onto the wheel rim. The other sibling category, 8709.90.00.90, encompasses all other parts not specifically listed, such as engines, chassis components, or steering mechanisms.

As a leaf node, HTS Code 8709.90.00.20 has no further subcategories. Therefore, its scope is precisely defined by the nature of the goods: a complete assembly comprising both the wheel and the tire. Classification within this code hinges on the fact that these two components are permanently joined and presented as a single unit for installation on the specified types of works trucks and tractors.