## Common ground
All options are types of cutter boards defined by their material composition.
## Options at a glance
**3924.10 – Plastic**
- **Defining trait:** Made from synthetic polymer materials, typically lightweight and non-porous.
- **Typical examples:** Kitchen cutting mats, reusable plastic board with non-slip base.
- **Best fit when:** The board is flexible, lightweight, or designed for hygiene in food prep.
**4419.11,4419.20,4419.90 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural wood, often solid or laminated; may be treated for durability.
- **Typical examples:** Wooden chopping boards, butcher blocks, maple cutting surfaces.
- **Best fit when:** The board is made of natural timber with visible grain and traditional craftsmanship.
**6802.91 – Stone (monumental/building)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from dense, hard stone like granite or marble; typically heavy and non-porous.
- **Typical examples:** Granite kitchen countertops used as cutting surfaces, polished stone slabs.
- **Best fit when:** The board is thick, heavy, and made from natural stone used in construction.
**6810.99 – Cement concrete or artificial stone**
- **Defining trait:** Made from cement-based materials; often rough-textured and very durable.
- **Typical examples:** Concrete cutting pads, industrial work surfaces, composite stone boards.
- **Best fit when:** The board is made of poured or molded concrete or synthetic stone mix.
**6911.10 – Porcelain or china**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fired clay with a glazed, vitrified surface; fragile but hygienic.
- **Typical examples:** Decorative porcelain serving boards, fine china cutting trays.
- **Best fit when:** The board is thin, glazed, and resembles tableware or decorative ceramics.
**6912.00 – Ceramic**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fired clay, unglazed or partially glazed; less durable than porcelain.
- **Typical examples:** Earthenware cutting boards, rustic ceramic tiles used as boards.
- **Best fit when:** The board is coarse-textured, unglazed, and not vitrified.
**7013.10,7013.4X – Glass**
- **Defining trait:** Made from transparent or translucent glass; smooth and hard but brittle.
- **Typical examples:** Glass cutting boards, tempered glass kitchen surfaces.
- **Best fit when:** The board is clear, flat, and made of tempered or annealed glass.
**7323.9X – Iron or steel**
- **Defining trait:** Made from ferrous metal; heavy, durable, and often used in industrial settings.
- **Typical examples:** Steel butcher blocks, iron-plated cutting surfaces.
- **Best fit when:** The board is metallic, metallic-looking, or made of iron/steel alloy.
**7615.10 – Aluminium**
- **Defining trait:** Made from lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum; often used in food service.
- **Typical examples:** Aluminum kitchen cutting trays, folding prep boards.
- **Best fit when:** The board is light, shiny, and made of aluminum alloy.
## Key differences
| Material | Texture | Weight | Durability | Common Use Case |
|--------|--------|--------|------------|------------------|
| Plastic | Smooth, flexible | Light | Moderate | Home kitchens |
| Wood | Grainy, porous | Medium | High (if maintained) | Traditional cooking |
| Stone | Hard, polished | Heavy | Very high | Luxury/industrial |
| Concrete | Rough, dense | Heavy | High | Industrial |
| Porcelain | Glazed, smooth | Medium | Low (brittle) | Decorative |
| Ceramic | Unglazed, coarse | Medium | Low | Rustic use |
| Glass | Smooth, transparent | Medium | Low (breaks easily) | Modern kitchens |
| Iron/Steel | Metallic, hard | Very heavy | Very high | Heavy-duty tasks |
| Aluminium | Shiny, smooth | Light | High | Food service |
## How to choose
- Is the board made of natural wood? → 4419.11,4419.20,4419.90
- Is it plastic or flexible? → 3924.10
- Is it heavy and made of stone (natural or artificial)? → 6802.91 or 6810.99
- Is it glazed and looks like tableware? → 6911.10
- Is it unglazed and earthenware-like? → 6912.00
- Is it transparent or made of glass? → 7013.10,7013.4X
- Is it metallic and very heavy? → 7323.9X
- Is it shiny, lightweight, and aluminum-colored? → 7615.10
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Glass and porcelain can look similar; porcelain is more vitrified and durable.
- Stone (6802.91) vs. artificial stone (6810.99): natural vs. man-made.
- Iron/steel (7323.9X) and aluminium (7615.10) may both be metallic—use weight and color to distinguish.
- No priority rule given; choose based on the product’s **main material** and **primary function**