4420.90 - Other:

This HTS category, 4420.90, encompasses "Other" articles of wood that are not specifically enumerated in other subheadings of heading 4420. It broadly covers wooden items that are ornamental or functional but do not fit into more defined categories such as jewelry or cutlery cases, or statuettes and other ornaments. The scope includes a wide variety of wooden decorative or utility items that possess characteristics of marquetry or inlaid wood, or are designed for purposes not covered by more specific headings in Chapter 44 or Chapter 94.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "Statuettes and other ornaments," is crucial. While ornaments are explicitly covered by the sibling, this category 4420.90 is for those wooden articles that may have decorative elements but are not primarily classified as statuary or purely ornamental pieces. It captures a broader range of wooden wares that might be decorative in nature but also possess utilitarian qualities or fall outside the specific definitions of other subheadings within heading 4420.

Within this "Other" category, further subdivision exists to refine classification. Subheading 4420.90.80.00 specifically addresses "Other" articles not otherwise specified, indicating that this level acts as a residual classification for wooden items that fall under the general scope of heading 4420 but are not specifically identified in prior subheadings. This highlights the hierarchical nature of the HTS, where less specific categories are further broken down as more precise classifications become possible.