## Common ground
All options are bedside tables classified by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed mainly from metals like steel or iron, often with a rigid, industrial look.
- **Typical examples:** Metal-framed tables with steel legs and a glass or metal top.
- **Best fit when:** The table has visible metal construction, weight, or industrial design.
**9403.50 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from solid wood or wood-based panels (e.g., MDF, plywood).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden tables with natural grain, painted finishes, or veneer.
- **Best fit when:** The material feels organic, has visible grain, or is traditionally associated with furniture.
**9403.70 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made from synthetic polymers like polypropylene or ABS; lightweight and often molded.
- **Typical examples:** Bright-colored, modern tables with smooth surfaces, common in children’s rooms.
- **Best fit when:** The table is lightweight, molded in one piece, or has a glossy, non-porous surface.
**9403.82 – Bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Made from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a sustainable wood alternative.
- **Typical examples:** Light-colored, striped tables with natural texture and eco-friendly appeal.
- **Best fit when:** The material is visibly bamboo (striped, fibrous), marketed as sustainable.
**9403.83 – Rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Woven from rattan, a tropical vine used in flexible, textured furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Tables with woven frames or surfaces, often with a natural, rustic look.
- **Best fit when:** The table has a woven pattern or flexible, curved structure.
**9403.89 – Other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane, willow (osier), or similar plant materials.
- **Typical examples:** Woven tables with open patterns; often light and airy in design.
- **Best fit when:** The material is not bamboo or rattan but another woven natural fiber.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Texture/Structure | Sustainability Focus | Common Use Case |
|--------|---------------------|------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------|
| 9403.20 | Metal | Rigid, smooth | Low | Industrial, modern |
| 9403.50 | Wood | Grainy, solid | Medium | Traditional, classic |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Smooth, molded | Low | Casual, children’s rooms |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Striped, fibrous | High | Eco-friendly designs |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven, flexible | Medium | Tropical, rustic styles |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier/fiber | Open weave, natural | High | Decorative, light use |
## How to choose
- Is the table made of metal (e.g., steel, iron)? → 9403.20
- Is it made of solid wood or wood panels with visible grain? → 9403.50
- Is it molded plastic, lightweight, and smooth? → 9403.70
- Does it look like bamboo (striped, natural color)? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from a vine-like material with a flexible frame? → 9403.83
- Is it made of cane, willow, or similar fiber with open weave? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Bamboo (9403.82) and rattan (9403.83) may be confused; bamboo is solid, rattan is woven.
- Rattan and cane/osier (9403.89) both use natural fibers but differ in material type—rattan is a vine, cane is a reed.
- If a table uses multiple materials (e.g., wood frame with plastic top), the **main structural material** determines the code.
- No priority rule given—choose based on the product’s **primary material**