4601.94 - Of other vegetable materials:

This HTS category, 4601.94, encompasses plaits and similar products formed from various vegetable materials, excluding bamboo and rattan. These materials are processed into forms suitable for plaiting, such as strips or strands. The finished articles within this classification are derived from these plaited vegetable materials, whether they are assembled into strips for further manufacturing or are already in a more complete form like mats, screens, or other woven articles. The key defining characteristic is the origin of the plaiting material: it must be a vegetable source other than bamboo or rattan.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Category 4601.92 specifically covers plaits and products made from bamboo, while 4601.93 is dedicated to those made from rattan. Therefore, if an article is constructed using bamboo or rattan as the primary plaiting material, it would fall under those respective headings. Category 4601.94 serves as a residual category for all other vegetable plaiting materials.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification. Category 4601.94.05.00 specifically addresses plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips. The subsequent "Other:" designation indicates that there are further classifications for finished articles made from these other vegetable plaiting materials, allowing for granular identification based on the specific type of finished product.