## Common ground
All options refer to coffee tables classified by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from metals like steel, iron, or aluminum.
- **Typical examples:** Steel-framed coffee table with glass top, iron base with wooden top.
- **Best fit when:** The table has a dominant metallic structure or frame.
**9403.40,9403.60 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from solid wood or wood-based panels (e.g., plywood).
- **Typical examples:** Solid oak coffee table, MDF with wood veneer.
- **Best fit when:** The main material is natural or engineered wood.
**9403.70 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from synthetic plastic (e.g., polypropylene, ABS).
- **Typical examples:** Molded plastic table, translucent or colorful plastic top.
- **Best fit when:** The table is molded or formed from plastic as the primary structural element.
**9403.82 – Bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Made from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a wood substitute.
- **Typical examples:** Bamboo slat tabletop, woven bamboo frame.
- **Best fit when:** The material is explicitly bamboo (not just "wood-like").
**9403.83 – Rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Made from rattan, a tropical vine used in weaving furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Woven rattan top with metal base, rattan frame with glass insert.
- **Best fit when:** The table uses pliable, woven rattan strands as the main visible material.
**9403.89 – Other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane, osier (willow), or similar plant materials.
- **Typical examples:** Woven cane top, willow basket-style base.
- **Best fit when:** The material is a non-wood, flexible natural fiber not covered by bamboo or rattan.
## Key differences
| Option | Primary Material | Structure Type | Common Use Case |
|-------|------------------|----------------|------------------|
| 9403.20 | Metal | Rigid frame | Modern, industrial design |
| 9403.40/60 | Wood | Solid or panel-based | Traditional, rustic |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Molded or rigid | Casual, outdoor, children’s use |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Rigid or woven | Eco-friendly, Asian style |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven | Tropical, beachy style |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier | Woven | Decorative, light-weight |
## How to choose
- Is the table primarily made of metal? → 9403.20
- Is it made of wood (natural or engineered)? → 9403.40/60
- Is it molded or formed from plastic? → 9403.70
- Is the main material bamboo? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan? → 9403.83
- Is it made from cane, osier, or similar flexible natural fiber? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A table with a bamboo frame and plastic top may fit both 9403.82 and 9403.70.
- Rattan and bamboo are sometimes confused; rattan is more flexible and used in weaving.
- Cane and osier are often grouped under "other materials" (9403.89).
- **No priority rule given** – choose based on the product’s MAIN material or defining feature