4602.11.45.00 - Other

This HTS category, 4602.11.45.00, encompasses "Other" articles of bamboo that do not fall under more specific subheadings within the broader category of bamboo manufactures. It serves as a residual classification for bamboo products that are made directly from plaiting materials or are formed from articles of heading 4601, and are not specifically classified as wickerwork. The key criterion for inclusion here is that the article is predominantly made of bamboo and does not fit into a more narrowly defined classification.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 4602.11.35.00 (Wickerwork), is crucial. Wickerwork specifically refers to articles constructed by interlacing pliable plant materials, often creating a woven pattern. While some items classified here might involve plaiting or weaving, this "Other" category is for bamboo articles that might be constructed differently, perhaps through molding, solid construction from bamboo components, or combinations of materials where bamboo is predominant but the construction method isn't strictly "wickerwork." The distinction often hinges on the manufacturing process and the resulting structural characteristics.

As a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 4602.11.45.00. Therefore, classification within this code relies on a thorough assessment of the product's material composition and manufacturing method, ensuring it is primarily of bamboo and does not qualify for any more specific tariff provision. Examples might include solid bamboo containers, certain types of decorative bamboo screens, or other functional or ornamental items that are crafted from bamboo but do not exhibit the characteristic interlaced structure of wickerwork.