4202.29.50.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 4202.29.50.00, pertains to "Other" handbags and similar containers that fall under the broader category of articles of leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanized fiber, or paperboard. Specifically, this subcategory covers handbags and similar containers that are wholly or mainly covered with paper, but are not made of leather, composition leather, sheeting of plastics, textile materials, or vulcanized fiber. The defining characteristic here is the primary covering material being paper, applied to a base structure of permitted materials.

To differentiate, this category excludes handbags that are primarily constructed or covered with plastics (4202.29.10.00) or wood (4202.29.20.00). While those sibling categories focus on the dominant material of the container's exterior, this classification is reserved for those where paper serves as the principal covering. This distinction is crucial for accurate tariff application, as the origin and type of covering material significantly influence duty rates.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 4202.29.50.00 is final based on the established criteria. Examples of items that would fall under this classification include fashion handbags or clutches whose exterior is predominantly decorative paper, such as printed or embossed paper, applied over a fabric or cardboard base. The emphasis remains on the paper covering as the most prominent material for the exterior surface.