## Common ground
All options are dressing tables classified by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed mainly from iron, steel, or other base metals.
- **Typical examples:** Metal-framed dressing tables with mirrored tops or drawers.
- **Best fit when:** The table has a sturdy metal frame or significant metal components.
**9403.50, 9403.60 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from solid wood or wood-based panels (e.g., plywood).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden vanity tables with drawers and mirrors.
- **Best fit when:** The table is made of natural or engineered wood, not plastic or bamboo.
**9403.70 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed mainly from synthetic plastic (e.g., polypropylene, PVC).
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight, colorful vanity tables for children or travel.
- **Best fit when:** The table is molded from plastic and lacks wood-like structure.
**9403.82 – Bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Made from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a wood substitute.
- **Typical examples:** Eco-friendly dressing tables with bamboo frames or panels.
- **Best fit when:** The material is visibly bamboo (e.g., woven or solid bamboo).
**9403.83 – Rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Made from rattan, a tropical vine used in wicker-style furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Woven, flexible dressing tables with natural fiber frames.
- **Best fit when:** The table has a woven or pliable rattan structure.
**9403.89 – Other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from non-wood, non-plastic natural fibers like cane, willow, or reeds.
- **Typical examples:** Wicker-style tables with cane or osier weaving.
- **Best fit when:** The material is a flexible, natural fiber not classified as bamboo or rattan.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Structure | Natural Fiber? | Common Use Case |
|-------|----------------|-----------|----------------|------------------|
| 9403.20 | Base metal | Rigid, industrial | No | Durable, modern designs |
| 9403.50/60 | Wood | Solid or panel-based | Yes | Traditional, home use |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Molded, lightweight | No | Budget, travel, kids |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Rigid, grainy | Yes | Eco-friendly, modern |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven, flexible | Yes | Tropical, decorative |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier | Woven, pliable | Yes | Traditional wicker style |
## How to choose
- Is the table made mostly of metal? → 9403.20
- Is it made of wood (solid or panel)? → 9403.50/60
- Is it molded from plastic? → 9403.70
- Is the material bamboo? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan? → 9403.83
- Is it made from cane, osier, or similar flexible natural fiber? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Bamboo and rattan may be confused; bamboo is rigid and woody, rattan is flexible and vine-like.
- Cane and osier are often grouped under "other natural fibers" (9403.89), so avoid misclassifying them as rattan.
- If a table uses multiple materials (e.g., wooden frame with plastic drawers), use the **dominant material** by volume or function.
- No priority rule is specified—choose based on the **main structural material**