4202.12.89.60 - Of cotton (369) 🖩

This HTS classification, 4202.12.89.60, specifically designates travel containers, such as trunks, suitcases, vanity cases, attache cases, briefcases, and similar items, where the outer surface is constructed primarily of textile materials. The defining characteristic for this subcategory is that the textile material composing the outer surface consists of cotton, making up a significant portion of the item's weight and construction. These are distinct from other textile-covered containers that may utilize different natural or synthetic fibers.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 4202.12.89.50, which exclusively covers items where silk or silk waste comprises 85 percent or more by weight of the outer textile surface. Furthermore, it differs from the "Other" sibling category (4202.12.89.80) which captures textile-covered travel containers that do not meet the specific cotton or silk criteria of the other subcategories. The "Of cotton" designation therefore serves as a precise material-based distinction for classification purposes.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Consequently, the classification relies on a definitive determination of the outer textile material being cotton. Importers and exporters must therefore carefully verify the composition of the textile used for the outer surface of their travel goods to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with customs regulations under this specific code.