4602.11 - Of bamboo:

This HTS category, 4602.11, specifically covers basketwork, wickerwork, and other articles manufactured directly from bamboo or made up from articles of bamboo, as outlined in heading 4601. These items are characterized by their construction from plaited, braided, or similar strips of bamboo. The scope includes a wide range of finished goods, provided they meet the material and construction criteria.

This classification is distinguished from its siblings, 4602.12 and 4602.19, by its exclusive focus on bamboo as the primary plaiting material. While 4602.12 pertains to articles made from rattan, and 4602.19 encompasses other vegetable plaiting materials not elsewhere specified, 4602.11 is precisely for those goods where bamboo is the defining element.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on the specific type and function of the bamboo article. For instance, specific provisions exist for items like fishing baskets or creels (4602.11.05.00), and for other general baskets and bags, including those that are lined. Further distinctions are made for luggage, handbags, and flatgoods (4602.11.21.00), indicating a detailed approach to classifying diverse bamboo articles based on their intended use and form.