4601.21.40.00 - Woven or partly assembled

This HTS category, 4601.21.40.00, specifically covers woven or partly assembled articles made from bamboo. It encompasses a range of products where bamboo strips or other bamboo components have been interlocked or joined to form sheets, which may then be further assembled into finished goods. This includes, but is not limited to, bamboo mats, matting, and screens that are constructed through weaving or similar interlacing techniques of bamboo material.

The key distinction of this category lies in its exclusive focus on bamboo as the plaiting material. While its sibling category, "Other," would cover similar woven or assembled products made from different vegetable materials, this specific classification requires that the primary plaiting material be bamboo. This specificity is crucial for accurate tariff assessment and ensuring compliance with trade regulations.

As this node is a leaf node in the HTS structure, it represents the most specific classification for these particular bamboo articles. Therefore, the focus is on clearly defining the scope of goods that fall under this code. Examples include decorative bamboo wall coverings, woven bamboo flooring underlayment, and flexible bamboo fencing material when constructed through weaving or partial assembly. The intent is to capture all finished or partially finished articles that are woven or assembled from bamboo and are not specifically covered by other, more specialized headings.