8714.96.10.00 - Pedals and parts thereof 🖩

This HTS category, 8714.96.10.00, specifically covers pedals and their constituent parts designed for use with vehicles classified under headings 8711 to 8713. This includes a wide range of pedals for bicycles, tricycles, and other similar non-motorized vehicles, encompassing not only the pedal itself but also components such as pedal spindles, bearings, and any associated hardware that is integral to the pedal's function. The primary purpose of these goods is to facilitate the propulsion of the vehicle through manual exertion.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. While 8714.96.50.00 is dedicated to cotterless-type crank sets and their parts, and 8714.96.90.00 covers other crank-gear assemblies, 8714.96.10.00 focuses exclusively on the pedals themselves and their individual components. If a particular item is a combined pedal and crank arm unit, or a crank set that incorporates pedals as an inseparable part, it would likely be classified under the crank-gear headings, not this pedal-specific category. The emphasis here is on the part used for the rider's foot to apply force.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories to detail. Therefore, the classification decision relies entirely on accurately identifying goods as pedals or parts thereof for the specified vehicle types, and ensuring they do not fall under the more specific provisions for crank sets. Examples include individual bicycle pedals of various materials (e.g., plastic, metal) and the bearings or cages specifically designed to be incorporated into these pedals.