## Common ground
All options refer to cradles (infant sleeping furniture) classified by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**9403.60 – Made of wood**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from solid or processed wood.
- **Typical examples:** Oak, pine, or plywood cradles.
- **Best fit when:** The cradle is visibly made of traditional wood with visible grain or joints.
**9403.70 – Made of plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Primarily composed of synthetic plastic (e.g., polypropylene, ABS).
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight, molded plastic baby beds or foldable cradles.
- **Best fit when:** The cradle is mass-produced, non-porous, and has a smooth, uniform surface.
**9403.82 – Made of bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from bamboo, a fast-growing grass with natural rigidity.
- **Typical examples:** Eco-friendly cradles with visible bamboo slats or woven frames.
- **Best fit when:** The material is clearly identifiable as bamboo (e.g., striped texture, hollow stems).
**9403.83 – Made of rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Woven from rattan, a tropical vine known for flexibility and strength.
- **Typical examples:** Cradles with woven patterns or curved, flexible frames.
- **Best fit when:** The cradle has a basket-like or woven appearance with interlaced strands.
**9403.89 – Furniture of other materials**
- **Defining trait:** Made from non-wood, non-plastic, non-bamboo, non-rattan materials like cane, osier, or similar natural fibers.
- **Typical examples:** Cradles made from reed, seagrass, or woven twigs.
- **Best fit when:** The material is a natural fiber not covered by the above categories (e.g., willow, rush).
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Texture/Structure | Common Use Case |
|--------|---------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------|
| 9403.60 | Wood | Solid, grainy | Traditional, durable |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Smooth, molded | Lightweight, modern |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Rigid, striped | Eco-conscious, natural |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Flexible, woven | Artisanal, decorative |
| 9403.89 | Other fibers | Twisted, fibrous | Specialty or handmade |
## How to choose
- Is the cradle made of solid or processed wood? → 9403.60
- Is it made of molded plastic with no visible natural texture? → 9403.70
- Does it have a distinct bamboo appearance (striped, rigid)? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from flexible vines or stems? → 9403.83
- Is the material a natural fiber not listed above (e.g., reed, rush)? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Bamboo and rattan may be confused; bamboo is rigid and solid, rattan is flexible and woven.
- "Other materials" (9403.89) includes cane and osier—avoid using it if the material is clearly bamboo or rattan.
- If a cradle uses multiple materials (e.g., wood frame with plastic base), prioritize the **main structural material**.
- No priority rule given—choose based on the product’s **defining material**