6702.90 - Of other materials:

This HTS category, 6702.90, encompasses artificial flowers, foliage, and fruit, as well as articles constructed from these artificial items, when they are made from materials other than plastics. This broad classification serves as a catch-all for artificial decorative items that do not fit into the more specific "of plastics" category. The key differentiator for classification under 6702.90 is the material composition of the artificial floral or fruit elements, excluding those predominantly made of plastic.

This section stands in contrast to its sibling category, 6702.10, which is exclusively for artificial flowers, foliage, fruit, and related articles made primarily from plastic materials. Therefore, if an artificial flower or arrangement is composed of materials such as fabric, paper, wax, metal, or natural fibers, it would fall under 6702.90, whereas an item predominantly constructed from plastic would be classified under 6702.10.

Within this broader category, further distinctions are made to specify the exact material composition. The subcategories under 6702.90 allow for the granular classification of these items. For instance, a significant subdivision exists for artificial floral or fruit articles made of feathers, separating them for specific reporting and tariff purposes. This hierarchical structure ensures precise classification based on the constituent materials of these decorative articles.