4602.11.21.00 - Luggage, handbags and flatgoods, whether or not lined

This HTS category, 4602.11.21.00, specifically covers luggage, handbags, and flatgoods that are manufactured from bamboo or are made up from articles of bamboo. These items are characterized by their construction from plaiting materials, in this instance, bamboo, and can be either lined or unlined. The "luggage, handbags, and flatgoods" designation implies items intended for carrying personal belongings, distinguishing them by their primary function and form.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, it is important to note that 4602.11.05.00 pertains exclusively to fishing baskets or creels. Furthermore, while other baskets and bags made of vegetable materials also fall under heading 4602, this specific subheading narrows the scope to those items that are primarily classified as luggage, handbags, or flatgoods, rather than general-purpose baskets or bags. The term "flatgoods" typically refers to items like wallets, purses, and similar articles that are relatively flat in design.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the classification of goods under 4602.11.21.00 relies solely on fulfilling the criteria of being luggage, a handbag, or a flatgood, and being constructed from bamboo or made up from articles of bamboo. Classification will hinge on the item's intended use and its physical form as defined by these terms.