9902.12.68 - Flatgoods of rattan, of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with or without shoulder straps or handles (provided for in subheading 4602.12.23)

This HTS category, 9902.12.68, specifically covers flat goods fashioned from rattan that are designed for personal carriage, typically in a pocket or handbag. Such items may include a shoulder strap or handles, but their primary characteristic is their intended use as portable accessories. The reference to subheading 4602.12.23 indicates that these rattan flatgoods are a specific exclusion or modification within the broader classification for articles of plaiting material.

Given that this is a leaf node, there are no subcategories to introduce. The focus for classification under 9902.12.68 is on the material (rattan), the form (flatgoods), and the intended use (pocket or handbag items). This distinct classification within Chapter 99 signifies a temporary legislative provision or modification, separate from the permanent HTS classifications found in earlier chapters. When classifying, it is crucial to confirm that the item meets all stipulated criteria of this specific provision.