4602.19.29.40 - Other 🖩

This classification, HTS Code 4602.19.29.40, pertains to "Other" articles made from vegetable plaiting materials that fall under the broader category of luggage, handbags, and flatgoods. It encompasses a diverse range of items that do not fit into more specific subcategories. These goods are typically constructed from woven, plaited, or similar materials derived from plants, such as straw, rattan, bamboo, or other fibrous vegetation. Examples include travel accessories, decorative boxes, storage containers, and other assorted articles that are either formed directly from plaiting materials or assembled from pre-formed plaiting material components, provided they are not elsewhere specified.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 4602.19.29.20 "Handbags." While both fall under the umbrella of luggage and flatgoods, this "Other" category serves as a residual classification for items that do not meet the specific definition of a handbag. Handbags are generally understood as personal accessories primarily designed for carrying personal effects, often featuring a strap or handle. In contrast, this category would include items like hampers, general storage baskets, decorative cases, or specialized travel accessories that are not intended for personal carrying in the same manner as a handbag.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on whether an article is made from vegetable plaiting materials, is part of the luggage, handbags, and flatgoods group, and does not qualify for a more specific description within the 4602.19.29.20 classification for handbags. The key is to analyze the primary function and physical characteristics of the item to determine its placement.