## Common ground
All options describe cloth bags, which are reusable containers made from various materials.
## Options at a glance
**3923.2X – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from plastic (e.g., polyethylene, PVC).
- **Typical examples:** Grocery bags, shopping totes with plastic handles.
- **Best fit when:** The bag is visibly made of flexible or rigid plastic, not fabric.
**4202.9X – Leather, plastics sheeting, textile, or paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Made from a mix of materials including leather, plastic sheeting, or paperboard; may be partially covered.
- **Typical examples:** Designer bags with leather trim, coated fabric wallets.
- **Best fit when:** The bag combines multiple materials, especially if it has a rigid or coated surface.
**4420.90 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from wood (e.g., carved or laminated).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden storage boxes shaped like bags, decorative baskets.
- **Best fit when:** The bag is structurally made of solid or layered wood.
**4602 – Plaiting materials, basketwork, wickerwork**
- **Defining trait:** Woven from natural or synthetic fibers (e.g., rattan, reed).
- **Typical examples:** Woven market baskets, picnic baskets.
- **Best fit when:** The bag is hand-woven or has a visible basket-like structure.
**4819.30,4819.40 – Paper or paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Made from paper or cardboard, often folded or glued.
- **Typical examples:** Kraft paper bags, gift boxes with handles.
- **Best fit when:** The bag is thin, foldable, and made from paper-based material.
**6305,6307.90 – Textile material**
- **Defining trait:** Made from woven or knitted fabric (e.g., cotton, canvas).
- **Typical examples:** Canvas tote bags, linen shopping bags.
- **Best fit when:** The bag is soft, flexible, and made of fabric.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Structure | Primary Use |
|-------|----------------|-----------|-------------|
| 3923.2X | Plastic | Flexible | General shopping |
| 4202.9X | Mixed materials | Rigid/coated | Fashion/accessory |
| 4420.90 | Wood | Solid | Decorative/storage |
| 4602 | Woven fibers | Basket-like | Storage/transport |
| 4819.30,4819.40 | Paper | Foldable | Lightweight packaging |
| 6305,6307.90 | Fabric | Soft/flexible | Reusable shopping |
## How to choose
- Is the bag made of plastic? → 3923.2X
- Is it made of fabric (cotton, canvas)? → 6305,6307.90
- Is it woven from reed, rattan, or similar? → 4602
- Is it made of paper or cardboard? → 4819.30,4819.40
- Is it made of wood? → 4420.90
- Does it combine leather, plastic sheeting, or paperboard with other materials? → 4202.9X
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A bag made of fabric with a plastic coating may fit both **6305** and **4202.9X**.
- A paper bag with textile handles may fit **4819** and **6305**.
- If multiple materials are used, prioritize the **main structural material**.
- Do not assume "cloth" means only fabric—some cloth bags are made of plastic or paper