4202.22.40.10 - Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste

This HTS category, 4202.22.40.10, specifically classifies handbags where the outer surface is constructed from textile materials, and these textile materials consist of 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. The "handbags" themselves are defined broadly and can include those with or without a shoulder strap, and even those without a handle. The key distinguishing factor for inclusion in this sub-sub-category is the predominant silk content of the textile outer surface, signifying a luxury or specialized material composition.

While preceding levels of classification have established that the item is a handbag with a textile outer surface, this specific node narrows the scope by material. It differentiates itself from other textile-based handbag categories that might be composed of different natural or synthetic fibers, or have a blended textile composition not meeting the 85% silk threshold. The intent is to isolate handbags of significant silk value or origin for specific trade or tariff treatment.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories branching from this classification. Therefore, the classification is complete at this point, and any handbag meeting all the preceding criteria and the 85% silk content will fall under this specific code. Examples would include elegant evening clutches, structured top-handle bags, or casual tote bags where the primary visible textile component is substantially silk.