## Common ground
All options describe carrying bags classified by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**3923.2X – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from plastic (e.g., polyethylene, PVC).
- **Typical examples:** Grocery bags, shopping totes, waterproof storage bags.
- **Best fit when:** The bag is flexible, lightweight, and made from synthetic plastic film or sheeting.
**4202.9X – Leather, composition leather, or covered with materials like plastic/textile/paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Uses leather or composite materials; may be fully or mainly covered in other materials.
- **Typical examples:** Designer handbags, briefcases with leather trim, wallets with fabric lining.
- **Best fit when:** The bag has a leather base or is heavily covered in leather-like or synthetic sheeting.
**4420.90 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from wood (e.g., carved, laminated, or shaped).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden crates, decorative storage boxes, artisanal baskets made of wood slats.
- **Best fit when:** The bag’s structure is visibly wooden and rigid.
**4602 – Plaiting materials, basketwork, wickerwork**
- **Defining trait:** Made from woven natural or synthetic fibers (e.g., rattan, reed, bamboo).
- **Typical examples:** Woven baskets, picnic baskets, beach bags with rattan handles.
- **Best fit when:** The bag is handwoven or has a visible basket-like structure.
**4819.30,4819.40 – Paper or paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Made from paper, cardboard, or paperboard (often rigid or semi-rigid).
- **Typical examples:** Gift boxes, paper shopping bags, file folders with handles.
- **Best fit when:** The bag is made of folded or glued paperboard and lacks flexibility.
**6305,6307.90 – Textile material**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fabric (e.g., cotton, polyester, canvas).
- **Typical examples:** Tote bags, backpacks, drawstring bags.
- **Best fit when:** The bag is made of woven or knitted fabric and flexible.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Flexibility | Rigid Structure? | Common Use |
|-------|----------------|-------------|------------------|------------|
| 3923.2X | Plastic film/sheeting | High | No | Disposable, waterproof |
| 4202.9X | Leather/composite | Medium | Varies | Fashion, professional |
| 4420.90 | Wood | Low | Yes | Decorative, storage |
| 4602 | Woven fibers | Medium | Varies | Handcrafted, baskets |
| 4819.30/40 | Paper/paperboard | Low | Yes | Packaging, temporary use |
| 6305/6307.90 | Fabric | High | No | Everyday, reusable |
## How to choose
- Is the bag made of plastic film or sheeting? → 3923.2X
- Does it use leather or have a leather-like outer layer? → 4202.9X
- Is it primarily made of wood (e.g., carved, laminated)? → 4420.90
- Is it woven from reed, rattan, or similar material? → 4602
- Is it made of paper, cardboard, or paperboard? → 4819.30/40
- Is it made of fabric (cotton, polyester, canvas)? → 6305/6307.90
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A bag with a plastic-coated textile base could fit both **3923.2X** and **6305/6307.90**.
- A paperboard bag with fabric handles may overlap **4819.30/40** and **6305/6307.90**.
- **Priority:** Choose based on the *main structural material*. If unsure, use the most dominant or visible material