4602.19.05.00 - Fishing baskets or creels

This HTS classification specifically covers fishing baskets or creels. These are containers designed and shaped for the purpose of holding fish, typically during or immediately after fishing. They are constructed from plaiting materials, such as straw, esparto, or other similar plant-based fibers, and are made directly to shape or from articles of heading 4601. The defining characteristic is their function in the fishing process.

This category is distinguished from its siblings, which also fall under "Other" vegetable material manufactures. While siblings might encompass general-purpose baskets and bags, luggage, handbags, or flat goods, this specific heading is narrowly defined by the intended use as a fishing creel. Therefore, items that are general storage containers or travel accessories, even if made from similar plaiting materials, would be classified elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 4602.19.05.00 is final for articles meeting the description of fishing baskets or creels made from vegetable plaiting materials, where specific subheadings are not applicable. The physical form, construction method, and primary intended use are the key determining factors for this classification.