## Common ground
All options refer to dress patterns used for sewing garments.
## Options at a glance
**4823.90 – Made of paper or paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** The pattern is physically made from paper or cardboard, typically printed or drawn.
- **Typical examples:** Commercial sewing patterns like McCall’s or Simplicity in folded paper form.
- **Best fit when:** The pattern is a flat, reusable sheet that you cut and trace, often sold in envelopes with instructions.
**6307.90 – Made of textile material**
- **Defining trait:** The pattern is made from fabric or textile, used as a guide directly on the fabric during sewing.
- **Typical examples:** Fabric-based templates like those used in quilting or custom dressmaking (e.g., fusible interfacing patterns).
- **Best fit when:** The pattern is sewn into the garment or used as a physical guide laid directly on fabric.
## Key differences
| Feature | 4823.90 (Paper) | 6307.90 (Textile) |
|---------------------|------------------------|--------------------------|
| Material | Paper, cardboard | Fabric, textile |
| Reusability | Low (easily torn) | High (durable) |
| Use during sewing | Tracing and cutting | Direct placement on fabric |
## How to choose
- Is the pattern made of paper or cardboard? → 4823.90
- Is it made of fabric or textile material? → 6307.90
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A product could be both if it uses a paper base with a textile overlay, but such cases are rare. The main function determines the classification: if the primary purpose is as a guide (e.g., cutting), paper is correct; if it’s used like a fabric template during sewing, textile applies. No priority rule can be assumed—choose based on the **main material and intended use**