1404.90 - Other:

HTS code 1404.90 encompasses a broad category of "Other" vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included within Chapter 14. This classification is reserved for raw or processed vegetable materials that do not fit into more specific subheadings like cotton linters (1404.20). It includes a diverse range of items such as vegetable hair, which might be used in textiles or stuffing, and materials specifically designated for the manufacture of brooms and brushes.

The distinction from sibling categories is crucial. Unlike cotton linters, which are specifically derived from the cotton plant and have a defined use, 1404.90 is a residual category for vegetable matter. This means that if a vegetable product has a dedicated classification under a different heading, it will not be classified here. The key is that the product is vegetable in origin and not covered by any other specific provision within the HTS.

Within 1404.90, further subdivisions clarify its scope. The subheading 1404.90.10.00 specifically addresses "Vegetable hair," distinguishing it from other vegetable materials. The broader subdivision, 1404.90.90, captures all remaining vegetable products that meet the general criteria of this chapter but are not specifically designated as vegetable hair or as materials for brooms and brushes. This residual nature emphasizes the importance of thorough examination to ensure no more specific classification applies.