8714.93 - Hubs, other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes, and free-wheel sprocket-wheels:

This HTS category, 8714.93, specifically covers bicycle hubs that are neither coaster braking hubs nor hub brakes, along with separate free-wheel sprocket-wheels. Hubs are the central component of a wheel, housing the axle and bearings that allow the wheel to rotate freely. The exclusion of coaster braking hubs and hub brakes is critical for accurate classification, directing those specific items to category 8714.94.

Distinguishing 8714.93 from its siblings, it focuses solely on the rotating core of the wheel and its associated sprockets, whereas 8714.91 covers frames and forks, 8714.92 deals with wheel rims and spokes, and 8714.94 encompasses braking systems. This ensures that components responsible for rotation and gear engagement are appropriately classified, separate from the structural elements or braking mechanisms of a bicycle.

Within category 8714.93, further subdivisions exist to refine classification. The subcategory 8714.93.70 specifically addresses free-wheel sprocket-wheels, which are distinct from the hub assembly itself but are crucial for the drivetrain's functionality. This separation allows for precise accounting and tariff application based on whether the item is a complete hub unit or a standalone sprocket-wheel.