## Common ground
All options describe types of grocery sacks based on their primary material composition.
## Options at a glance
**3923.2X – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from plastic (e.g., polyethylene), often thin and flexible.
- **Typical examples:** Single-use plastic bags, supermarket carry bags.
- **Best fit when:** The sack is made of synthetic film or sheeting, not reusable, and commonly used for short-term shopping.
**4202.9X – Leather, plastics, textiles, or paperboard (covered)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from a base material like leather, textile, or paperboard, but covered with plastic or similar sheeting.
- **Typical examples:** Lined canvas bags with plastic coating, decorative bags with plastic layer.
- **Best fit when:** The sack has a non-plastic base (e.g., fabric) that is coated or laminated with plastic.
**4420.90 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from wood or wooden components.
- **Typical examples:** Wooden crates, baskets made of wood slats.
- **Best fit when:** The sack is rigid and built from solid or split wood pieces.
**4602 – Plaiting materials (basketwork)**
- **Defining trait:** Woven from natural or synthetic plaiting materials like reed, straw, or synthetic fibers.
- **Typical examples:** Straw baskets, woven palm bags.
- **Best fit when:** The sack is hand-woven or machine-woven from flexible strands.
**4819.30,4819.40 – Paper or paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Made from paper, cardboard, or paperboard, often folded or glued into shape.
- **Typical examples:** Kraft paper bags, cardboard shopping boxes.
- **Best fit when:** The sack is made of paper-based material, commonly recyclable and used for light loads.
**6305,6307.90 – Textile material**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fabric like cotton, polyester, or canvas; reusable and durable.
- **Typical examples:** Cloth shopping bags, tote bags.
- **Best fit when:** The sack is made of woven or non-woven textile, intended for repeated use.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Base | Reusability | Flexibility | Primary Use Case |
|-------|----------------|-------------|-------------|------------------|
| 3923.2X | Plastic film | Low | High | Single-use shopping |
| 4202.9X | Coated base | Medium | Medium | Decorative or protective |
| 4420.90 | Wood | High | Low | Rigid, heavy-duty |
| 4602 | Woven fibers | High | Medium | Natural/eco aesthetic |
| 4819.30,4819.40 | Paperboard | Low-Medium | Medium | Lightweight, recyclable |
| 6305,6307.90 | Fabric | High | High | Reusable, durable |
## How to choose
- Is the sack made of plastic film or sheeting? → 3923.2X
- Is it made of fabric (cotton, canvas) and reusable? → 6305,6307.90
- Is it made from paper or cardboard? → 4819.30,4819.40
- Is it woven from reeds, straw, or synthetic fibers? → 4602
- Is it made of wood (e.g., slats or crates)? → 4420.90
- Is it coated with plastic over leather/textile/paperboard? → 4202.9X
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A **plastic-coated fabric bag** could fit both 4202.9X and 6305,6307.90. Use the **main material**: if fabric is primary, choose textile; if plastic coating dominates, use 4202.9X.
- A **paper bag with plastic lining** may fit both 4819.30,4819.40 and 4202.9X — prioritize the base material.
- If unclear, define by **primary function**: single-use vs. reusable, flexibility vs. rigidity