4601.93 - Of rattan:

This HTS category, 4601.93, specifically covers plaits, mats, and other articles manufactured from rattan. Rattan, a flexible palm vine, is the defining characteristic of the goods classified here. This includes items formed by plaiting, weaving, or assembling strips of rattan, whether or not these are further processed into finished products such as screens, matting, or even more complex decorative or functional items. The emphasis is on the inherent material of rattan and its transformation into various forms of plaiting or weaving.

Category 4601.93 distinguishes itself from its siblings by its material composition. While 4601.92 pertains to similar plaited or woven goods made *of bamboo*, and 4601.94 covers those made *of other vegetable materials* (excluding rattan and bamboo), 4601.93 is exclusively for those derived from rattan. This material specificity is crucial for accurate classification, as the physical properties and common uses of rattan differ from bamboo and other plant fibers.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the form and primary use of the rattan article. Subcategory 4601.93.01.00 covers "Webbing," which refers to open-weave material often used for furniture seats or backings. Category 4601.93.05.00 encompasses "Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips," a broader description for the raw or semi-finished plaiting forms. Finally, 4601.93.20.00 acts as a residual category for "Other" rattan manufactures that do not fit the more specific subdivisions, encompassing a wider range of finished goods like baskets, screens, or decorative items.