## Common ground
All options refer to dining tables classified by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from metals like steel or aluminum.
- **Typical examples:** Steel-framed dining tables with glass tops, industrial-style metal tables.
- **Best fit when:** The table has a metal frame or structure, even if other materials are used.
**9403.60 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made mainly from solid wood or wood-based panels (e.g., plywood).
- **Typical examples:** Oak dining tables, pine tables, veneered wood tables.
- **Best fit when:** The table’s main body is wood, regardless of finish or added materials.
**9403.70 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Primarily made from synthetic plastic (e.g., polypropylene, PVC).
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight folding tables, children’s tables, outdoor plastic tables.
- **Best fit when:** The table is molded or constructed mostly from plastic.
**9403.82 – Bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Made from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a wood substitute.
- **Typical examples:** Bamboo dining tables with natural or lacquered finish.
- **Best fit when:** The table is made from bamboo stalks or planks, not other materials.
**9403.83 – Rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from rattan, a tropical vine used in woven furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Woven rattan dining tables with wooden legs.
- **Best fit when:** The table surface or frame is made from interwoven rattan strands.
**9403.89 – Other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane, osier (willow), or similar pliable materials.
- **Typical examples:** Cane-top tables, willow-woven frames.
- **Best fit when:** The primary material is not wood, metal, plastic, bamboo, or rattan, but another flexible natural fiber.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Structure | Common Use |
|-------|----------------|-----------|------------|
| 9403.20 | Base metal | Rigid frame | Industrial, modern |
| 9403.60 | Wood | Solid or panel | Traditional, home use |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Molded or lightweight | Outdoor, temporary |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Natural stalks | Eco-friendly, rustic |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven | Tropical, decorative |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier | Woven fibers | Handcrafted, light use |
## How to choose
- Is the table primarily made of metal? → 9403.20
- Is it made of solid wood or wood panels? → 9403.60
- Is it mostly plastic (molded or lightweight)? → 9403.70
- Is it made from bamboo stalks? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan? → 9403.83
- Is it made from cane, osier, or similar flexible natural fiber? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A table with a bamboo frame and rattan top could fit both 9403.82 and 9403.83.
- Rattan and cane are often confused; rattan is stiffer, cane more flexible.
- If multiple materials are used, prioritize the **main structural or visible material**.
- No priority rule is specified—choose based on the product’s **defining feature**