## Common ground
All options are ashtrays classified by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**3924.90,3926.90 – Made of plastic**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from synthetic polymer materials.
- **Typical examples:** Disposable plastic ashtrays, molded household ashtrays.
- **Best fit when:** The product is lightweight, mass-produced, and not made of natural or precious materials.
**4205.00 – Made of leather or composition leather**
- **Defining trait:** Uses animal hide or synthetic leather as the main material.
- **Typical examples:** Luxury desk ashtrays with leather trim or full leather body.
- **Best fit when:** The ashtray has a soft, flexible, or high-end aesthetic finish.
**4419 – Made of wood**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from solid natural wood without inlays.
- **Typical examples:** Simple wooden ashtrays, rustic or minimalist design.
- **Best fit when:** The product is made entirely from untreated or plain wood.
**4420.90 – Made of wood, marquetry or inlaid wood**
- **Defining trait:** Features decorative wood patterns, inlays, or layered designs.
- **Typical examples:** Ornate wooden ashtrays with intricate woodwork.
- **Best fit when:** The product has visible artistic wood detailing.
**6802.2X,6802.9X – Made of stone**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from natural or processed stone (e.g., marble, granite).
- **Typical examples:** Heavy, durable ashtrays with a polished stone surface.
- **Best fit when:** The product is solid, heavy, and made from natural rock material.
**6911.90 – Made of porcelain or china**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from fired clay with a glazed, ceramic-like finish.
- **Typical examples:** Elegant, delicate ashtrays used in formal settings.
- **Best fit when:** The product is white, glossy, and fragile like fine tableware.
**6912.00 – Made of ceramic**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fired clay, often unglazed or with a matte finish.
- **Typical examples:** Handmade or rustic ceramic ashtrays.
- **Best fit when:** The product has a textured, earthy, or artisanal look.
**7013.10,7013.9X – Made of glass**
- **Defining trait:** Transparent or translucent material made from silica-based glass.
- **Typical examples:** Clear or colored glass ashtrays with modern design.
- **Best fit when:** The product is see-through and has a sleek, contemporary look.
**7114 – Incorporating jewellery, precious metal or metal clad with precious metal**
- **Defining trait:** Contains gold, silver, gemstones, or other high-value materials.
- **Typical examples:** Ashtrays with embedded diamonds or gold-plated accents.
- **Best fit when:** The product is luxury-focused and features valuable embellishments.
**7323.9X – Made of iron or steel**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from ferrous metal, often with a matte or painted finish.
- **Typical examples:** Industrial-style or heavy-duty ashtrays.
- **Best fit when:** The product is strong, metallic, and not decorative.
**7418.10 – Made of copper**
- **Defining trait:** Uses copper as the primary structural material.
- **Typical examples:** Vintage-style or handcrafted copper ashtrays.
- **Best fit when:** The product has a warm, reddish metal finish and tarnishes over time.
**7615.10 – Made of aluminium**
- **Defining trait:** Lightweight, silvery metal with high corrosion resistance.
- **Typical examples:** Modern, minimalist ashtrays for outdoor or travel use.
- **Best fit when:** The product is light, shiny, and used in casual or portable settings.
## Key differences
| Material | Texture/Weight | Durability | Aesthetic | Decorative Use |
|----------------|----------------|------------|--------------------|----------------|
| Plastic | Light, smooth | Low | Simple, modern | Minimal |
| Leather | Soft, flexible | Medium | Luxurious, soft | High |
| Wood | Natural, warm | Medium | Rustic, classic | Low |
| Inlaid wood | Detailed | Medium | Artistic | Very high |
| Stone | Heavy, hard | High | Elegant, timeless | Moderate |
| Porcelain/China| Delicate, glossy| Low | Refined, fragile | High |
| Ceramic | Textured, matte| Medium | Earthy, handmade | Moderate |
| Glass | Transparent | Low | Sleek, modern | High |
| Precious metals| Valuable, shiny| Medium | Luxury, opulent | Very high |
| Iron/Steel | Heavy, rough | High | Industrial | Low |
| Copper | Warm, malleable| Medium | Vintage, rich | Moderate |
| Aluminium | Light, shiny | High | Modern, clean | Low |
## How to choose
- Is the ashtray made of plastic? → 3924.90,3926.90
- Is it made of leather or synthetic leather? → 4205.00
- Is it solid wood without inlays? → 4419
- Does it have decorative wood patterns or inlays? → 4420.90
- Is it made of stone (e.g., marble)? → 6802.2X,6802.9X
- Is it glazed and fragile like tableware? → 6911.90
- Is it unglazed or textured clay? → 6912.00
- Is it transparent or see-through? → 7013.10,7013.9X
- Does it contain gold, silver, or gems? → 7114
- Is it made of iron or steel? → 7323.9X
- Is it made of copper? → 7418.10
- Is it lightweight and silvery? → 7615.10
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A glass ashtray with gold inlays could fit both **7013.10,7013.9X** and **7114**.
- An ashtray made of copper with wood inlay fits both **7418.10** and **4420.90**.
- **Priority rule not specified**: Choose based on the product’s MAIN material or defining feature. If decorative elements dominate, use **7114**; otherwise, prioritize structural material