4202.12.89.20 - Of cotton (369)

This HTS category, 4202.12.89.20, specifically covers attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, occupational luggage cases, and similar containers where the outer surface is composed primarily of textile materials, and within that subgroup, further specifies that the textile material is cotton. These items are designed for carrying documents, work-related materials, or educational supplies, and their construction emphasizes portability and organization. The key distinguishing factor for this sub-category is the predominant use of cotton as the outer surface material.

This classification differs from its sibling, 4202.12.89.10, which pertains to similar containers with an outer surface of textile materials but specifically requires those materials to be 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. It also differs from the other sibling, 4202.12.89.40, which serves as a residual category for other textile-surfaced attache cases, briefcases, school satchels, and similar containers not otherwise specified. Therefore, the presence and proportion of cotton are crucial for accurate classification under 4202.12.89.20. As this is a leaf node, it represents a specific and final classification for these cotton-constructed items.