9902.16.31 - Electromechanical knives, each with self-contained electric motor (provided for in subheading 8509.80.50), the foregoing only if valued either less than $8 or more than $40 each

This HTS classification, 9902.16.31, specifically addresses electromechanical knives equipped with an internal electric motor. These are a subset of the broader category of electrically powered appliances for domestic use, as defined by subheading 8509.80.50. The critical classification criteria for this particular code are the unit value of the knife: it must be valued either less than $8.00 or more than $40.00. Knives falling within this value range, and otherwise meeting the description of an electromechanical knife with a self-contained motor, will be classified here.

Unlike sibling categories within Chapter 99 which may cover temporary restrictions or special classification provisions for various goods, this node is dedicated to a very specific type of electrical appliance. Its distinctiveness lies in the combination of its physical characteristics (electromechanical knife with integrated motor) and the strict value thresholds. For example, a similar electromechanical knife valued between $8.00 and $40.00 would be classified elsewhere, likely under the provisions of 8509.80.50 directly, or under other temporary legislation if applicable.

As a leaf node, HTS 9902.16.31 does not have further subdivisions. This means that once a product meets all the criteria – being an electromechanical knife with a self-contained electric motor and falling within the specified value brackets – it is definitively classified under this code. Classification professionals should carefully verify both the nature of the good and its declared value to ensure accurate application of this provision.