## Common ground
All options describe clothes lockers based on their primary material composition.
## Options at a glance
**9403.10 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from ferrous or non-ferrous metals (e.g., steel, iron).
- **Typical examples:** Steel lockers with welded frames and sheet metal doors.
- **Best fit when:** The locker is heavy-duty, industrial-grade, or used in gymnasiums or factories.
**9403.20 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Same as 9403.10; likely a duplicate or misclassification. No distinguishing feature.
- **Typical examples:** Identical to 9403.10.
- **Best fit when:** Unclear—possibly an error in classification.
**9403.30 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from solid or veneered wood (e.g., plywood, pine).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden lockers in schools or offices with wooden panels and doors.
- **Best fit when:** The locker has a natural wood appearance or is used in aesthetic settings.
**9403.40–60 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Same as 9403.30; likely grouped by sub-type (e.g., construction method).
- **Typical examples:** Veneer, laminated, or engineered wood lockers.
- **Best fit when:** The product uses processed wood but not solid timber.
**9403.70 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from synthetic polymers (e.g., polypropylene, ABS).
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight, stackable plastic lockers in swimming pools or schools.
- **Best fit when:** The locker is mold-resistant, lightweight, or used in wet environments.
**9403.82 – Bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a sustainable wood substitute.
- **Typical examples:** Eco-friendly lockers with bamboo panels or frames.
- **Best fit when:** The product emphasizes sustainability and natural material use.
**9403.83 – Rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Made from woven rattan, a tropical vine used in furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Decorative, lightweight lockers with wicker-like appearance.
- **Best fit when:** The locker has a woven or artisanal design.
**9403.89 – Other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane, osier, or similar non-wood plant materials.
- **Typical examples:** Woven fiber lockers used in tropical or eco-conscious settings.
- **Best fit when:** The material is not wood, metal, plastic, bamboo, or rattan.
## Key differences
| HS Code | Material Type | Construction Style | Durability & Use Case |
|--------|------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------|
| 9403.10/20 | Base metal | Welded, sheet metal | Industrial, heavy-duty |
| 9403.30/40–60 | Wood | Solid or laminated | Aesthetic, indoor use |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Molded, lightweight | Wet areas, schools, pools |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Structural, sustainable | Eco-friendly, modern design |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven, flexible | Decorative, light use |
| 9403.89 | Other natural fibers | Woven, artisanal | Specialty, tropical settings |
## How to choose
1. Is the locker made of steel or iron? → 9403.10/20
2. Is it primarily wood (solid or veneered)? → 9403.30/40–60
3. Is it plastic, molded, and lightweight? → 9403.70
4. Is it made from bamboo? → 9403.82
5. Is it woven from rattan or similar vine? → 9403.83
6. Is it made from cane, osier, or other non-wood natural fibers? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- 9403.10 and 9403.20 are identical—likely a duplication. Use 9403.10 for metal lockers.
- Wood-based products (9403.30–60) may overlap if using engineered wood; prioritize solid vs. processed.
- Bamboo (9403.82) and rattan (9403.83) are distinct materials—do not confuse with wood.
- If unsure, choose based on the **primary structural material**