4202.22.15.00 - With outer surface of sheeting of plastics

This HTS classification, 4202.22.15.00, specifically covers handbags that have an outer surface made entirely or predominantly of plastic sheeting. This category falls under the broader heading of various containers and travel goods, with a particular focus on items carried by hand or over the shoulder. Examples of goods classified here include fashion handbags, clutch purses, and tote bags where the exterior material is clearly identifiable as plastic sheeting, such as vinyl, PVC, or other synthetic polymer films.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, "With outer surface of textile materials." While both are subcategories of handbags with an outer surface of plastic or textile materials, this specific code mandates that the primary external component must be plastic sheeting. Therefore, if a handbag's outer surface is predominantly made of woven fabrics, non-woven fabrics, or other textile materials, it would be classified elsewhere. The distinction relies on a careful assessment of the dominant material comprising the external visible surface of the handbag.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Classification at this level is determined by the specific material composition of the outer surface. The "sheeting of plastics" designation means the material is in a thin, flexible form, distinguishing it from rigid plastic cases or components that might be part of a different HTS classification. Therefore, the primary criterion for classifying items under 4202.22.15.00 is the presence of an outer surface primarily constructed from plastic sheeting, alongside the general characteristics of a handbag.