## Common ground
All options describe different types of book marks based on their material composition.
## Options at a glance
**3926.10 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from synthetic plastic, often molded or extruded.
- **Typical examples:** Flexible plastic clips, rigid plastic tabs with printed designs.
- **Best fit when:** The bookmark is non-biodegradable, mass-produced, and not made of natural fibers or wood.
**4420.90 – Wood, marquetry or inlaid wood**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from solid wood or layered wood veneers with decorative inlays.
- **Typical examples:** Hand-carved wooden bookmarks, inlaid floral designs.
- **Best fit when:** The product is natural, handcrafted, and has visible grain or wood patterns.
**4820.10,4823.90 – Paper or paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Made from paper-based materials, often folded, cut, or printed.
- **Typical examples:** Folded paper tabs, thick cardstock bookmarks with illustrations.
- **Best fit when:** The bookmark is thin, lightweight, and made from recyclable paper stock.
**4911.99 – Printed matter (e.g. Valentine’s Day paper bookmarks)**
- **Defining trait:** Primarily defined by being printed or designed as a decorative item.
- **Typical examples:** Holiday-themed paper bookmarks, greeting card-style inserts.
- **Best fit when:** The product is intended for gifting or seasonal use, with strong visual design.
**5609.00 – Plastic wrapped with cotton thread / man-made fiber cord**
- **Defining trait:** Features a plastic core wrapped in textile thread or cord.
- **Typical examples:** Cord-wrapped plastic tabs, braided thread bookmarks with plastic ends.
- **Best fit when:** The bookmark combines plastic and textile elements for durability and style.
**6307.90 – Textile material**
- **Defining trait:** Made entirely from fabric or woven materials.
- **Typical examples:** Fabric ribbons, embroidered bookmarks, felt tabs.
- **Best fit when:** The product is soft, flexible, and made of cloth.
**6914.10 – Porcelain or china**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fired ceramic material, often glazed and decorative.
- **Typical examples:** Small porcelain tiles as bookmarks, hand-painted ceramic tabs.
- **Best fit when:** The product is hard, brittle, and has a high-end or artistic finish.
**6914.90 – Ceramic**
- **Defining trait:** Made from non-glass ceramic, often unglazed or rustic.
- **Typical examples:** Unglazed clay bookmarks, handmade ceramic pieces.
- **Best fit when:** The product is earthy, textured, and not glazed.
**7114 – Incorporating jewellery, precious metal, or metal clad with precious metal**
- **Defining trait:** Contains gold, silver, or gemstones; primarily decorative.
- **Typical examples:** Gold-plated bookmark with a small pendant, diamond-studded tab.
- **Best fit when:** The product is luxury-focused and includes valuable materials.
**7326.20 – Steel wire**
- **Defining trait:** Made from thin steel wire, often bent into shape.
- **Typical examples:** Wire bookmarks with decorative bends or loops.
- **Best fit when:** The bookmark is rigid, metallic, and shaped from wire.
**7326.90 – Iron or non-alloy steel**
- **Defining trait:** Made from plain iron or uncoated steel, often heavier.
- **Typical examples:** Rustic iron bookmarks, industrial-style metal tabs.
- **Best fit when:** The product is heavy-duty, utilitarian, and not coated.
**7616.99 – Aluminium**
- **Defining trait:** Made from lightweight aluminum, often polished or anodized.
- **Typical examples:** Sleek aluminum strips, brushed metal bookmarks.
- **Best fit when:** The product is light, modern, and corrosion-resistant.
**7907.00 – Zinc**
- **Defining trait:** Made from zinc, often used in die-cast or plated forms.
- **Typical examples:** Die-cast zinc tabs, zinc-plated metal bookmarks.
- **Best fit when:** The product is small, detailed, and metallic with a dull finish.
**8304.00 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Made from common non-precious metals like brass or copper.
- **Typical examples:** Brass wire bookmarks, copper-plated tabs.
- **Best fit when:** The product is metallic but not classified as precious.
**8505.19 – Permanent magnet bookmarks**
- **Defining trait:** Contains a permanent magnet, used to hold pages or attach to metal surfaces.
- **Typical examples:** Magnetic bookmark with a small disc that sticks to metal.
- **Best fit when:** The product uses magnetic force for function.
**9601.90 – Animal carving material (e.g. Capiz shell)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural animal-derived materials like shells or bone.
- **Typical examples:** Capiz shell bookmarks, ivory-like carved tabs.
- **Best fit when:** The product is made from organic, non-mineral biological material.
## Key differences
| HS Code | Material Type | Texture/Finish | Primary Use | Special Feature |
|--------|----------------|----------------|-------------|------------------|
| 3926.10 | Plastic | Smooth, flexible | General use | Non-biodegradable |
| 4420.90 | Wood | Natural grain | Crafted | Inlaid design |
| 4820.10/4823.90 | Paper | Thin, foldable | Everyday | Recyclable |
| 4911.99 | Printed paper | Decorative | Gifting | Seasonal design |
| 5609.00 | Plastic + thread | Textile-wrapped | Stylish | Corded texture |
| 6307.90 | Fabric | Soft, flexible | Soft use | Embroidered |
| 6914.10 | Porcelain | Hard, glazed | Artistic | Glazed finish |
| 6914.90 | Ceramic | Rough, earthy | Handmade | Unglazed |
| 7114 | Precious metal | Shiny, luxurious | Luxury | Gemstones |
| 7326.20 | Steel wire | Rigid, metallic | Functional | Wire shape |
| 7326.90 | Iron/steel | Heavy, matte | Industrial | Rust-prone |
| 7616.99 | Aluminium | Light, polished | Modern | Corrosion-resistant |
| 7907.00 | Zinc | Dull, dense | Detailed | Die-cast |
| 8304.00 | Base metal | Metallic, affordable | General | Non-precious |
| 8505.19 | Magnet | Magnetic | Functional | Sticks to metal |
| 9601.90 | Animal material | Natural, organic | Decorative | Shell/bone |
## How to choose
- Is it made of paper or cardboard? → 4820.10/4823.90
- Is it printed with seasonal or decorative designs? → 4911.99
- Does it use a plastic core wrapped in thread? → 5609.00
- Is it made of fabric or woven material? → 6307.90
- Is it hard, glazed, and made from fired clay? → 6914.10
- Is it made from natural animal material like shell? → 9601.90
- Does it contain a magnet? → 8505.19
- Is it made of steel wire or iron? → 7326.20 or 7326.90
- Is it made of aluminum, zinc, or base metal? → 7616.99, 7907.00, or 8304.00
- Is it made of wood with inlays? → 4420.90
- Is it a luxury item with gold/silver/gems? → 7114
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A **plastic bookmark with thread** (5609.00) may also be considered plastic (3926.10), but the textile wrapping is key.
- A **wooden bookmark with metal inlay** could fit both 4420.90 and 8304.00 — prioritize based on **main material**.
- **Paper vs. printed matter**: If it’s just paper, use 4820.10/4823.90; if it's a greeting-card-style item, use 4911.99.
- **Ceramic vs. porcelain**: Porcelain is finer and glazed (6914.10); ceramic is coarser (6914.90).
- If multiple materials are present, choose the one that defines the product’s **primary function or appearance**