8716.80.50.20 - Portable luggage carts 🖩

This HTS subheading specifically classifies portable luggage carts. These are typically lightweight, foldable carts designed for the sole purpose of transporting personal luggage, such as suitcases and bags, through airports, hotels, or other travel hubs. Their defining characteristic is their portability and their primary function of easing the movement of baggage.

While this subheading is grouped under "Other vehicles" within the broader category of non-mechanically propelled vehicles, it is distinct from its sibling, 8716.80.50.90, which covers all other miscellaneous non-luggage-carrying portable carts. The key differentiator is the explicit design and intended use for luggage transport. This category does not encompass more robust utility carts or hand trucks used for general cargo, even if they are also portable and non-mechanically propelled.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 8716.80.50.20 relies heavily on the physical characteristics and stated purpose of the item. Importers should consider the cart's primary function to be the transportation of personal luggage to ensure correct classification.