4602.19.18.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 4602.19.18.00, encompasses "Other" baskets and bags made from vegetable plaiting materials, that are not classified under the more specific subheadings. It includes items that are formed directly into shape from plaiting materials or constructed from pre-formed plaiting material articles under heading 4601, and are not specifically designated as wickerwork. This broad category serves as a residual for basketware and bags crafted from a wide array of vegetable materials not otherwise enumerated.

Unlike its sibling category, 4602.19.17.00 (Wickerwork), this classification focuses on items that may not exhibit the typical tightly woven or intricate construction associated with traditional wicker. The distinction lies in the manufacturing process and the final form. For instance, items that are more loosely constructed, molded, or made from larger, less finely processed plaiting materials would likely fall here. Examples include simple woven tote bags made from processed bamboo strips, or molded containers from palm leaves that do not fit the specific definition of wickerwork.

As this node represents a terminal classification (a leaf node), there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on carefully assessing whether an item fits the general description of a basket or bag made from vegetable plaiting materials and does not qualify for any more specific classification within Chapter 46, particularly the "Wickerwork" sibling category. This requires a thorough examination of the material, construction method, and intended use to ensure correct entry.