## Common ground
All options refer to tableware items like bowls, dishes, and plates used for serving or eating food.
## Options at a glance
**3924.10 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made from synthetic polymer resins (e.g., polyethylene, polystyrene).
- **Typical examples:** Disposable plastic plates, takeout containers.
- **Best fit when:** Lightweight, low-cost, single-use or reusable plastic tableware.
**4419 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from natural wood (e.g., bamboo, beech, walnut).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden salad bowls, carved wooden plates.
- **Best fit when:** Natural aesthetic, eco-friendly appeal, or handcrafted design.
**4602 – Plaiting materials**
- **Defining trait:** Woven from natural fibers like rattan, bamboo, or reed.
- **Typical examples:** Woven baskets used as serving dishes, straw trays.
- **Best fit when:** Decorative, rustic, or traditional woven tableware.
**4823.6X – Paper or paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Made from pulp-based materials, often coated or laminated.
- **Typical examples:** Paper plates, cardboard food trays.
- **Best fit when:** Disposable, short-term use, low cost.
**6802.2X,6802.9X – Stone**
- **Defining trait:** Carved from natural stone (e.g., slate, marble).
- **Typical examples:** Slate cheese boards, stone serving platters.
- **Best fit when:** Durable, high-end presentation, heat-resistant.
**6911.10 – Porcelain or china**
- **Defining trait:** Fired ceramic with a vitreous, translucent finish.
- **Typical examples:** Fine dinner plates, teacups.
- **Best fit when:** Premium tableware, formal dining, microwave-safe use.
**6912.00 – Ceramic**
- **Defining trait:** Unglazed or glazed fired clay; less refined than porcelain.
- **Typical examples:** Earthenware bowls, rustic dinnerware.
- **Best fit when:** Traditional, handmade, or non-translucent ceramic ware.
**7013.10,7013.4X – Glass**
- **Defining trait:** Transparent or translucent, made from silica-based material.
- **Typical examples:** Glass serving dishes, drinking glasses.
- **Best fit when:** Clear visibility of food, dishwasher-safe, modern look.
**7114 – Jewellery/metal cladding**
- **Defining trait:** Incorporates precious metals or gemstones as decoration.
- **Typical examples:** Gold-trimmed serving platters, jewel-encrusted bowls.
- **Best fit when:** Luxury, decorative, or high-value items.
**7323.9X – Iron or steel**
- **Defining trait:** Made from ferrous metals; often used for industrial or rustic styles.
- **Typical examples:** Cast iron skillets, steel serving trays.
- **Best fit when:** Heavy-duty, heat retention, or industrial design.
**7615.10 – Aluminium**
- **Defining trait:** Lightweight, non-reactive metal; often anodized.
- **Typical examples:** Aluminum salad bowls, food storage containers.
- **Best fit when:** Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, modern kitchen use.
**8007.00 – Tin**
- **Defining trait:** Made from tin or tin-plated steel; often used for decorative or vintage items.
- **Typical examples:** Tin food tins repurposed as serving dishes.
- **Best fit when:** Vintage style, decorative use, non-reactive surface.
**9602.00 – Vegetable carving materials**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural organic materials like coconut shells, ivory, or meerschaum.
- **Typical examples:** Coconut shell bowls, carved ivory dishes (if legal).
- **Best fit when:** Hand-carved, natural material, artisanal or cultural items.
**9602.00 – Vegetable or mineral carving material**
- **Defining trait:** Same as above; duplicate entry with slightly different phrasing.
- **Note:** Likely a typo or duplication. Use the same category as above.
## Key differences
| HS Code | Material Type | Durability | Heat Resistance | Aesthetic |
|--------|----------------|------------|------------------|-----------|
| 3924.10 | Plastic | Low | Moderate | Modern, disposable |
| 4419 | Wood | Medium | High | Natural, warm |
| 4602 | Woven fiber | Low | Low | Rustic, decorative |
| 4823.6X | Paper | Very low | Low | Disposable, temporary |
| 6802.2X/9X | Stone | Very high | High | Elegant, heavy |
| 6911.10 | Porcelain | Medium-high | High | Refined, translucent |
| 6912.00 | Ceramic | Medium | High | Earthy, traditional |
| 7013.10/4X | Glass | Medium | Moderate | Clear, modern |
| 7114 | Metal + gem | High | High | Luxury, ornate |
| 7323.9X | Iron/steel | High | Very high | Industrial, rugged |
| 7615.10 | Aluminum | Medium | High | Lightweight, sleek |
| 8007.00 | Tin | Medium | Moderate | Vintage, decorative |
| 9602.00 | Natural carving | Medium | High | Artisanal, cultural |
## How to choose
- Is it made of plastic? → 3924.10
- Is it wood or bamboo? → 4419
- Is it woven from reed or rattan? → 4602
- Is it paper-based and disposable? → 4823.6X
- Is it stone (e.g., slate, marble)? → 6802.2X/9X
- Is it porcelain or fine china? → 6911.10
- Is it glazed earthenware? → 6912.00
- Is it glass? → 7013.10/4X
- Does it have gold, silver, or gems? → 7114
- Is it iron, steel, or cast metal? → 7323.9X
- Is it aluminum? → 7615.10
- Is it tin or tin-plated? → 8007.00
- Is it carved from coconut, ivory, or meerschaum? → 9602.00
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- **9602.00** appears twice with slightly different wording—likely a duplicate. Use one entry for all vegetable/mineral carving materials.
- Some items (e.g., metal-plated wood) may fit multiple codes; prioritize the **primary material** or **main function**.
- If an item is both ceramic and decorated with gold, use **7114** only if the decoration is significant; otherwise, use **6912.00**.
- No priority rule can be assumed—choose based on the product’s **defining material or purpose**