9902.15.17 - Grass shears, each with steel cutting blades articulated on a swivel head for horizontal trimming and vertical edging (provided for in subheading 8201.90.30)

This HTS classification, 9902.15.17, specifically designates grass shears equipped with steel cutting blades that are articulated on a swivel head. These shears are designed for dual functionality, allowing for both horizontal trimming and vertical edging of grass. The parenthetical reference to subheading 8201.90.30 indicates that these particular grass shears are being temporarily modified or subject to special provisions within the broader framework of Chapter 99, which covers temporary legislation and import restrictions.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling entries at the HTS Database Root level is crucial. The siblings represent entirely different classes of goods, such as live animals (Chapters 01), for example, live horses or bovine animals, or other agricultural products. HTS 9902.15.17, conversely, falls under "Special Classification Provisions" and deals with specific tools or implements, distinct from live creatures or raw agricultural commodities.

As HTS 9902.15.17 is a leaf node, it has no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification remains on the precise physical attributes and intended use of the grass shears as described. This includes the material of the blades (steel), the articulation mechanism (swivel head), and the specific trimming actions facilitated (horizontal trimming and vertical edging), all within the context of temporary trade legislation.