4601.92 - Of bamboo:

This HTS category, 4601.92, specifically covers articles and products manufactured from bamboo that are in the form of plaits, strips, or similar constructions. This includes both materials that are assembled into strips and those that are woven or bound together in parallel strands to form sheets. The scope extends to these bamboo-based items whether they are presented as raw materials for further manufacturing or as finished articles such as mats, matting, or screens.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 4601.93 addresses similar plaited products made of rattan and 4601.94 covers those derived from other specific vegetable materials, 4601.92 is exclusively for those originating from bamboo. The "Other" category at the same level (4601.99) serves as a residual category for plaited items that do not fit into the more specific material categories.

The subcategories under 4601.92 further refine the classification of bamboo plaited goods. 4601.92.05.00 is designated for plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips, where the material is primarily bamboo. The subcategory 4601.92.20.00 encompasses all other bamboo-derived plaited or woven articles that do not fit the more specific description of 4601.92.05.00, effectively capturing the remaining range of finished or semi-finished bamboo products within this classification.