4202.32.10.00 - Of reinforced or laminated plastics

This category specifically covers articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, where the outer surface is made of sheeting of plastics and is reinforced or laminated. This includes items like coin purses, card holders, and small cosmetic pouches, provided they possess structural reinforcement or lamination within their plastic sheeting construction. The key classification criteria are the size and portability of the item, its intended use for carrying small personal effects, and the specific material composition of the outer surface, emphasizing the reinforced or laminated plastic.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, HTS Code 4202.32.20.00, which is designated for "Other" articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or handbag with an outer surface of sheeting of plastics. While both fall under the broader umbrella of plastic-surfaced pocket or handbag articles, this specific code requires the additional characteristic of reinforced or laminated plastics for its outer surface. The "Other" category would encompass plastic-surfaced pocket or handbag articles that do not meet the reinforced or laminated criteria, such as simple plastic card cases or unreinforced plastic coin purses.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification is finalized at this level based on the combined criteria of being an article normally carried in the pocket or handbag, having an outer surface of sheeting of plastics, and that sheeting being reinforced or laminated. Classification decisions at this level should therefore focus on a meticulous assessment of the material construction and intended use to ensure correct identification.