## Common ground
All options refer to drawers used in furniture, classified by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**9403.10,9403.20 – Made of base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from iron, steel, or other non-precious metals.
- **Typical examples:** Metal filing cabinets, industrial storage drawers.
- **Best fit when:** The drawer is rigid, heavy-duty, and designed for durability in offices or workshops.
**9403.30,9403.60 – Made of wood**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from solid wood or wood-based panels (e.g., MDF, plywood).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden desk drawers, bedroom dresser drawers.
- **Best fit when:** The drawer has a traditional, natural look and is part of residential or office furniture.
**9403.70 – Made of plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Primarily composed of synthetic polymers like polypropylene or ABS.
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight storage drawers in kitchen cabinets, modular organizers.
- **Best fit when:** The drawer is lightweight, often used in kitchens or for temporary storage.
**9403.82 – Made of bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from bamboo, a fast-growing natural material with wood-like properties.
- **Typical examples:** Eco-friendly desk drawers, minimalist furniture.
- **Best fit when:** The product emphasizes sustainability and natural aesthetics.
**9403.83 – Made of rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Woven from rattan, a tropical vine used in traditional crafts.
- **Typical examples:** Rattan storage drawers in outdoor or tropical-style furniture.
- **Best fit when:** The drawer has a woven, flexible structure and is part of decorative or outdoor furniture.
**9403.89 – Furniture of other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane, willow (osier), or similar plant materials.
- **Typical examples:** Woven drawer fronts, rustic storage units.
- **Best fit when:** The material is not wood, metal, plastic, bamboo, or rattan, but another flexible natural fiber.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Structure | Common Use | Sustainability |
|-------|----------------|-----------|------------|----------------|
| 9403.10/20 | Base metal | Rigid, heavy | Industrial | Low |
| 9403.30/60 | Wood | Solid or panel | Residential | Medium |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Lightweight | Kitchen/modular | Low |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Natural, rigid | Eco-friendly | High |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven, flexible | Decorative/outdoor | High |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier | Woven, flexible | Traditional/artisan | High |
## How to choose
- Is the drawer made of iron, steel, or other metal? → 9403.10/20
- Is it made of wood (solid or panel)? → 9403.30/60
- Is it plastic or synthetic polymer? → 9403.70
- Is it made from bamboo? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan? → 9403.83
- Is it made from cane, osier, or similar natural fiber? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Rattan (9403.83) and other fibers (9403.89) may overlap if the material is not clearly identified.
- Bamboo (9403.82) is sometimes mistaken for wood; it’s a grass, but classified separately due to its distinct origin.
- If multiple materials are used (e.g., wooden frame with plastic liner), prioritize the **main structural material**.
- No clear priority rule given—choose based on the **dominant or defining material**