## Common ground
All options are bathroom cabinets classified by material composition under HS Code 9403.
## Options at a glance
**9403.10,9403.20 – Made of base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from iron, steel, or other non-precious metals.
- **Typical examples:** Metal wall-mounted cabinets with chrome finish, steel vanity units.
- **Best fit when:** The cabinet has a metallic frame or body, often rust-resistant and durable.
**9403.30,9403.60 – Made of wood**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from solid wood, plywood, or wood-based panels (e.g., MDF).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden vanities, wooden medicine cabinets with wood frame.
- **Best fit when:** The primary material is natural or engineered wood, including painted or stained finishes.
**9403.70 – Made of plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Built from synthetic polymers like PVC, ABS, or polypropylene.
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight, moisture-resistant plastic cabinets for humid areas.
- **Best fit when:** The cabinet is molded from plastic and lacks wood or metal structure.
**9403.82 – Made of bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a sustainable wood substitute.
- **Typical examples:** Bamboo vanity units, eco-friendly bathroom storage.
- **Best fit when:** The material is visibly bamboo with natural grain and texture.
**9403.83 – Made of rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Woven or constructed from rattan, a tropical vine used in furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Rattan-framed cabinets, decorative wall units.
- **Best fit when:** The cabinet has visible woven or flexible rattan elements.
**9403.89 – Furniture of other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane, osier (willow), or similar plant-based materials.
- **Typical examples:** Woven cane cabinets, willow-framed storage units.
- **Best fit when:** The material is not wood, metal, plastic, bamboo, or rattan but another natural fiber.
## Key differences
| HS Code | Material Type | Texture/Structure | Common Use Case |
|--------|---------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------|
| 9403.10/20 | Base metal | Hard, rigid, metallic | Durable, moisture-resistant |
| 9403.30/60 | Wood | Grainy, solid or layered | Traditional, warm look |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Smooth, molded | Budget, lightweight |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Natural grain, sustainable | Eco-friendly, modern |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven, flexible | Decorative, tropical style |
| 9403.89 | Other fibers (cane, osier) | Woven, natural | Artisanal, rustic |
## How to choose
- Is the cabinet primarily made of metal? → 9403.10/20
- Is it made of wood or wood-based panels? → 9403.30/60
- Is it molded from plastic (PVC, ABS)? → 9403.70
- Does it use bamboo with visible grain? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan or similar vine? → 9403.83
- Is it made of cane, osier, or other non-wood natural fiber? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Bamboo (9403.82) may be mistaken for wood; use "bamboo" only if material is clearly identifiable.
- Rattan (9403.83) and cane/osier (9403.89) are both natural fibers but differ in structure—rattan is solid, cane is hollow.
- Plastic cabinets may contain wood or metal parts; classify by **primary material**.
- If multiple materials are used, prioritize the **main structural or visible material**