## Common ground
All options are types of clipboards based on their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**3926.10 – Plastic clipboard**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from synthetic plastic materials, often durable and lightweight.
- **Typical examples:** Plastic desk clips, foldable plastic boards with clips.
- **Best fit when:** The clipboard is rigid, non-biodegradable, and designed for repeated use in offices or schools.
**4421.99 – Wooden clipboard**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from natural wood, typically solid or laminated.
- **Typical examples:** Wooden writing boards with metal clips, rustic-style office tools.
- **Best fit when:** The product has a natural wood appearance, grain visible, and feels heavy or solid.
**4820.30 – Paperboard clipboard**
- **Defining trait:** Made from paper or paperboard, usually lightweight and disposable.
- **Typical examples:** Temporary notepads with clips, promotional event boards.
- **Best fit when:** The clipboard is thin, flimsy, intended for one-time use, or made of corrugated or folded paper.
**8305.90 – Metal clipboard**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from base metals like steel or aluminum; often durable and rigid.
- **Typical examples:** Heavy-duty metal boards with spring clips, industrial or medical use.
- **Best fit when:** The clipboard feels cold, metallic, and is designed for long-term, high-use environments.
## Key differences
| Feature | Plastic | Wood | Paperboard | Metal |
|------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|-----------------|
| Material | Synthetic plastic | Natural wood | Recycled paper | Base metal |
| Durability | Medium–high | Medium | Low | Very high |
| Weight | Light | Medium–heavy | Very light | Heavy |
| Reusability | High | Medium | Low (single-use) | Very high |
## How to choose
- Is it made of plastic? → 3926.10
- Is it made of wood with visible grain? → 4421.99
- Is it thin, flimsy, and made from paper or cardboard? → 4820.30
- Is it heavy, cold to touch, and made of steel or aluminum? → 8305.90
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A clipboard with a plastic frame and metal clips could fit both 3926.10 and 8305.90. In such cases, use the **main structural material** as the deciding factor. If unclear, prioritize based on the product’s **primary function**: disposable (paperboard), everyday office use (plastic), heavy-duty use (metal), or aesthetic/organic feel (wood)