9902.15.22 - Steel bench vises, weighing less than 13.5 kg, bolt mounted with a 180 degree swivel base and reversible jaw faces, having a jaw width (opening) between 13 and 14 cm (provided for in subheading 8205.70.00)

This HTS subheading, 9902.15.22, provides specific classification for steel bench vises. These vises are characterized by a weight under 13.5 kilograms, a bolt-mounted design, a 180-degree swivel base, and reversible jaw faces. Crucially, the jaw width, or opening, must fall between 13 and 14 centimeters. This particular subheading is established under Chapter 99, which addresses temporary legislation and modifications, often related to trade agreements or agricultural adjustment acts, indicating a potential temporary or specific import status for these goods.

As this subheading resides within Chapter 99, it is distinct from the core product chapters (01-97) that define general goods. The siblings of this node, as illustrated by the examples in Chapter 01, are fundamentally different categories of live animals, indicating no direct comparison at this level of detail regarding product type. Therefore, the primary distinction lies in the specialized nature of this classification within the temporary legislation framework, rather than a comparison to unrelated product categories.

Since HTS 9902.15.22 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. This means that any steel bench vise meeting all the specified criteria – weight, mounting, swivel, reversible jaws, and precise jaw width – will be classified directly under this subheading. Classification decisions for these vises will rely on meticulously verifying each of these physical and dimensional attributes against the requirements of this specific provision, ensuring compliance with the temporary legislative measures it represents.