## Common ground
All options are desks for office use, classified by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**9403.10 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from steel, iron, or other base metals.
- **Typical examples:** Steel-framed adjustable desks, metal-legged office desks.
- **Best fit when:** The desk has a strong metal frame or structural components made of non-precious metals.
**9403.30 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from solid wood or wood-based panels (e.g., MDF, plywood).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden desktops with wooden legs, laminate-covered wood desks.
- **Best fit when:** The desk’s main body is visibly wood or wood-derived material.
**9403.70 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from synthetic plastic (e.g., polypropylene, ABS).
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight plastic desks, modular plastic office furniture.
- **Best fit when:** The desk is molded or constructed mainly from plastic with no significant wood or metal parts.
**9403.82 – Bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a wood substitute.
- **Typical examples:** Bamboo desktops, bamboo-leg desks with natural finish.
- **Best fit when:** The desk uses bamboo as the primary structural or visible material.
**9403.83 – Rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from rattan, a tropical climbing palm used in woven furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Rattan-framed desks with woven tops, decorative office desks.
- **Best fit when:** The desk features woven or flexible rattan elements as the main material.
**9403.89 – Other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane, osier (willow), or similar pliable plant materials.
- **Typical examples:** Cane-top desks, willow-woven desk frames.
- **Best fit when:** The desk uses non-wood, non-plastic, non-metal natural fiber materials in a structural way.
## Key differences
| Material | Primary Structure | Common Use Case | Visual/Textural Clue |
|----------------|-------------------|------------------------|------------------------------|
| Base metal | Frame or base | Durable, heavy-duty | Metallic finish, rigid |
| Wood | Solid or panel | Traditional, formal | Grain visible, natural wood |
| Plastic | Molded body | Lightweight, modern | Smooth, synthetic look |
| Bamboo | Structural | Eco-friendly, modern | Light brown, striped grain |
| Rattan | Woven frame | Decorative, artisanal | Twisted, flexible strands |
| Other fibers | Woven or plaited | Artisan, rustic | Natural fiber texture |
## How to choose
- Is the desk primarily made of metal (e.g., steel frame)? → 9403.10
- Is it made of wood or wood-based panels? → 9403.30
- Is it mostly plastic, molded or lightweight? → 9403.70
- Does it use bamboo as the main material? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan strands? → 9403.83
- Is it made from cane, osier, or similar natural fibers? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A desk with a bamboo frame and plastic top may fit both 9403.82 and 9403.70. Similarly, rattan and cane can be confused. **Priority rule:** Use the material that forms the main structural or visible part. If unclear, classify by the dominant material in terms of volume and function