## Common ground
All options refer to garden planters—containers for growing plants—regardless of material or placement.
## Options at a glance
**3926.90 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from plastic, regardless of design or placement.
- **Typical examples:** Single-use plastic pots, lightweight garden containers.
- **Best fit when:** The product is made of plastic but not specifically designed for floor/ground use.
**4602.90 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from wood, regardless of form or placement.
- **Typical examples:** Wooden boxes, rustic planters, handcrafted wooden pots.
- **Best fit when:** The product is made of wood but not specifically designed for floor/ground use.
**7326.90 – Iron or steel**
- **Defining trait:** Made from iron or steel, typically durable and heavy-duty.
- **Typical examples:** Metal planters with welded frames, industrial-style planters.
- **Best fit when:** The product is metal (iron/steel) and not specifically for floor/ground use.
**7604.29 – Aluminium**
- **Defining trait:** Made from aluminium, lightweight yet corrosion-resistant.
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight garden planters, modern minimalist designs.
- **Best fit when:** The product is made of aluminium and not specifically for floor/ground use.
**9403.60 – Wooden floor/ground planters**
- **Defining trait:** Wooden construction *and* designed for placement on the floor or ground (e.g., large, freestanding).
- **Typical examples:** Raised garden beds, floor-standing wooden planters.
- **Best fit when:** The product is both wooden and intended for floor/ground use.
**9403.70 – Plastic floor/ground planters**
- **Defining trait:** Plastic construction *and* designed for floor/ground placement (e.g., tiered, stackable).
- **Typical examples:** Stackable plastic planters, large garden pots on stands.
- **Best fit when:** The product is both plastic and meant for floor/ground use.
## Key differences
| Option | Material | Placement | Design Focus |
|--------|----------|-----------|--------------|
| 3926.90 | Plastic | Any | General |
| 4602.90 | Wood | Any | General |
| 7326.90 | Iron/Steel | Any | General |
| 7604.29 | Aluminium | Any | General |
| 9403.60 | Wood | Floor/Ground | Freestanding, large |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Floor/Ground | Tiered/stackable |
## How to choose
- Is the planter made of wood? → 4602.90 or 9403.60
- Is it made of plastic? → 3926.90 or 9403.70
- Is it designed for floor/ground use (e.g., large, freestanding)? → 9403.60 or 9403.70
- Does it have tiered or stackable design? → 9403.70
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A wooden planter designed for floor use fits both **4602.90** and **9403.60**.
- A plastic, tiered planter on the ground fits both **3926.90** and **9403.70**.
- **Priority rule:** Use the more specific HS Code (9403.60/9403.70) when placement and material are both specified. If unsure, choose based on the product’s MAIN function or defining feature