## Common ground
All options describe decorative or ornamental fire screens made from different materials.
## Options at a glance
**1404.90 – Vegetable products**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural plant-based materials like bamboo, rattan, or straw.
- **Typical examples:** Bamboo screen, woven palm leaf screen.
- **Best fit when:** The screen is primarily made from non-wood, non-metal plant fibers.
**3926.40 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from synthetic polymers (e.g., PVC, polyethylene).
- **Typical examples:** Transparent or colored plastic mesh screen, molded plastic panel.
- **Best fit when:** The screen is lightweight, flexible, or mass-produced from plastic.
**4420.1X – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made from solid or processed wood (e.g., plywood, carved wood).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden lattice screen, carved wooden panel.
- **Best fit when:** The material is visibly wood-based and not treated as a composite.
**4602 – Plaiting materials, basketwork or wickerwork**
- **Defining trait:** Woven from flexible natural fibers (e.g., rattan, reed).
- **Typical examples:** Woven rattan screen, wicker panel.
- **Best fit when:** The structure is hand-woven or has a basket-like pattern.
**6802 – Stone**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural stone (e.g., slate, marble).
- **Typical examples:** Stone slab screen, carved stone panel.
- **Best fit when:** The material is heavy, solid, and naturally occurring rock.
**6810.99 – Cement concrete or artificial stone**
- **Defining trait:** Made from man-made aggregates (e.g., cement, sand).
- **Typical examples:** Concrete panel screen, fiber-reinforced stone replica.
- **Best fit when:** The material is industrial, non-natural, and resembles stone.
**6913 – Ceramic**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fired clay or porcelain.
- **Typical examples:** Glazed ceramic tile screen, molded ceramic panel.
- **Best fit when:** The material is heat-resistant and has a glazed or fired finish.
**7013.10, 7018.90 – Glass (ceramics/lead crystal)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from glass with special properties like lead content or crystalline structure.
- **Typical examples:** Lead crystal panel, decorative glass mosaic.
- **Best fit when:** The material is transparent, high-refractive, and not ordinary glass.
**7013.99 – Glass other than glass ceramics and lead crystal**
- **Defining trait:** Standard flat or shaped glass (e.g., tempered, laminated).
- **Typical examples:** Tempered glass screen, frosted glass panel.
- **Best fit when:** The material is regular glass without special optical properties.
**7019.90 – Glass fibers or fiberglass**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fibrous glass strands (often for strength or insulation).
- **Typical examples:** Fiberglass mesh screen, reinforced glass panel.
- **Best fit when:** The material is woven or layered like fabric and not solid.
**7114 – Incorporating jewellery, precious metal, or metal clad with precious metal**
- **Defining trait:** Features embedded or coated precious metals (gold, silver) or gemstones.
- **Typical examples:** Gold-plated screen with gem inlays, silver-decorated panel.
- **Best fit when:** The screen has visible luxury embellishments.
**7116.10 – Natural or cultured pearls**
- **Defining trait:** Uses pearls as decorative elements.
- **Typical examples:** Pearl-embedded screen, pearl-trimmed frame.
- **Best fit when:** Pearls are a key visual feature.
**7116.20 – Precious or semi-precious stones**
- **Defining trait:** Incorporates stones like turquoise, amethyst, or garnet.
- **Typical examples:** Stone-inlaid screen, gemstone mosaic.
- **Best fit when:** Stones are embedded or arranged decoratively.
**7326.90 – Iron or steel**
- **Defining trait:** Made from ferrous metal (e.g., wrought iron, steel sheet).
- **Typical examples:** Iron grill screen, steel mesh panel.
- **Best fit when:** The material is metallic and structural.
**8007.00 – Tin**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from tin or tin alloys (e.g., pewter).
- **Typical examples:** Tin-plated decorative screen, antique-style tin panel.
- **Best fit when:** The material is soft, malleable, and visibly metallic.
**8306.2X – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Made from non-precious metals (e.g., brass, aluminum, zinc).
- **Typical examples:** Aluminum screen, brass-framed panel.
- **Best fit when:** The material is common metal without precious or iron content.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Texture/Finish | Primary Use | Decorative Feature |
|-------|----------------|----------------|-------------|---------------------|
| 1404.90 | Plant fiber | Natural, flexible | Lightweight screens | Organic texture |
| 3926.40 | Plastic | Smooth, synthetic | Modern, indoor use | Colorful, moldable |
| 4420.1X | Wood | Solid, grainy | Traditional, rustic | Natural wood look |
| 4602 | Woven fiber | Textured, open weave | Handcrafted, airy | Patterned weave |
| 6802 | Stone | Heavy, rough | High-end, durable | Natural rock appearance |
| 6810.99 | Concrete/artificial stone | Industrial, smooth | Modern, weather-resistant | Man-made stone look |
| 6913 | Ceramic | Glazed, rigid | Heat-resistant, elegant | Fired clay finish |
| 7013.10/7018.90 | Lead crystal/glass ceramics | Sparkling, refractive | Luxury, high-end | High clarity, brilliance |
| 7013.99 | Standard glass | Clear, flat | Transparent screens | Simplicity, clarity |
| 7019.90 | Fiberglass | Reinforced, fibrous | Durable, lightweight | Structural reinforcement |
| 7114 | Precious metal/jewellery | Shiny, luxurious | High-value decor | Gold/silver/stone inlays |
| 7116.10 | Pearls | Smooth, lustrous | Elegant, vintage | Pearls as focal point |
| 7116.20 | Gemstones | Colorful, hard | Artistic, luxury | Inlaid stones |
| 7326.90 | Iron/steel | Metallic, rigid | Industrial, strong | Structural metal look |
| 8007.00 | Tin | Soft, malleable | Antique, decorative | Pewter-like finish |
| 8306.2X | Base metal | Durable, varied | General-purpose | Common metal finish |
## How to choose
1. Is the screen made of natural plant fibers (e.g., bamboo, reed)? → 1404.90
2. Is it primarily plastic or synthetic? → 3926.40
3. Is it solid wood or carved wood? → 4420.1X
4. Is it woven from flexible fibers (e.g., rattan, reed)? → 4602
5. Is it made of natural stone or heavy rock? → 6802
6. Is it concrete or artificial stone? → 6810.99
7. Is it fired clay or glazed ceramic? → 6913
8. Is it lead crystal or glass ceramics? → 7013.10/7018.90
9. Is it standard flat glass? → 7013.99
10. Is it made from fibrous glass (e.g., mesh)? → 7019.90
11. Does it feature gold, silver, or gemstones? → 7114
12. Are pearls a key decorative element? → 7116.10
13. Are semi-precious stones inlaid? → 7116.20
14. Is it iron or steel? → 7326.90
15. Is it made of tin (e.g., pewter)? → 8007.00
16. Is it a common metal like aluminum or brass? → 8306.2X
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A screen with **glass and gold inlays** could fit both 7013.99 and 7114 — prioritize based on **main material** (glass vs. jewelry).
- A **fiberglass screen with gemstones** fits 7019.90 and 7116.20 — use **primary function**: structural (fiberglass) or decorative (gems)?
- **No priority rule given** — choose based on the product’s **main material or defining feature**