4602.12.23.00 - Articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag

This HTS classification, 4602.12.23.00, specifically covers articles crafted from plaiting materials that are designed or intended to be carried in the pocket or handbag. These items are typically small and portable, serving a functional purpose for personal use on the go. Examples include small coin purses, cardholders, or other compact accessories made from materials like rattan, straw, or other plaited vegetable matter. The key determinant for inclusion in this category is the item's size, portability, and its intended use as a personal accessory typically stored in a pocket or handbag.

While other categories at this level might cover broader luggage or general flatgoods made from plaiting materials, this subcategory is distinct in its focus on items of a significantly smaller scale and personal carrying nature. The sibling category, 4602.12.25.00 "Other," would encompass articles of rattan that do not fit the specific criteria of being pocket or handbag items, such as larger decorative baskets or other functional, but not personally carried, goods.

As this classification is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification relies on a precise interpretation of the description and the materials from which the article is made, ensuring it aligns with the "articles of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag" criterion within the broader scope of rattan luggage, handbags, and flatgoods.