8716.90.50.46 - Of aluminum

This HTS category, 8716.90.50.46, specifically classifies wheels designed for use as parts or accessories of vehicles enumerated in heading 8716, such as trailers and semi-trailers, which are not mechanically propelled. The defining characteristic for inclusion within this subcategory is that the wheels are constructed from aluminum. These wheels are intended for use in vehicles that are not self-propelled, focusing on the components that facilitate movement and support.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 8716.90.50.47, which covers wheels made of steel. The primary differentiating factor between these two sibling categories is the material of construction. Therefore, an imported wheel for a trailer would be classified under 8716.90.50.46 if it is made of aluminum, and under 8716.90.50.47 if it is made of steel, assuming all other criteria are met.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Classification at this level is precise, based on the functional purpose (part of a non-mechanically propelled vehicle under 8716) and the material of manufacture (aluminum). Specific considerations for classification would include verifying the diameter falls within the specified range of at least 57 cm but not more than 63 cm, as indicated by the parent node's description.