## Common ground
All options are garden stakes—vertical supports or markers used in gardens, differing primarily in material, function, and design intent.
## Options at a glance
**3926.40 – Plastic decorative stakes**
- **Defining trait:** Made of plastic and intended for decoration.
- **Typical examples:** Colored plastic flowers, figurines on sticks.
- **Best fit when:** The stake is primarily ornamental and made from plastic.
**6702 – Artificial flower decorative stakes**
- **Defining trait:** Features artificial flowers as the main decorative element.
- **Typical examples:** Plastic or fabric flowers mounted on a stake.
- **Best fit when:** The product’s key feature is an artificial flower, not just any decoration.
**7013.99 – Glass decorative stakes (e.g. mosaic globe)**
- **Defining trait:** Made of glass and designed for visual appeal (e.g. mosaics).
- **Typical examples:** Glass orbs with embedded colored pieces.
- **Best fit when:** The stake uses glass as a primary decorative material.
**7020.00 – Non-decorative glass stakes**
- **Defining trait:** Made of glass but not for decoration (e.g., functional markers).
- **Typical examples:** Simple glass rods marking garden beds.
- **Best fit when:** The stake is utilitarian, with no ornamental design.
**7325.10 – Cast iron non-decorative stakes**
- **Defining trait:** Made of cast iron and intended for function, not decoration.
- **Typical examples:** Heavy-duty stakes for plant support.
- **Best fit when:** The stake is robust and used for structural support.
**7326.90 – Steel non-decorative stakes**
- **Defining trait:** Made of steel and used for practical purposes only.
- **Typical examples:** Metal rods for fencing or plant guides.
- **Best fit when:** The stake is functional, not ornamental.
**8306.29 – Base metal decorative stakes**
- **Defining trait:** Made of base metals (e.g., brass, copper) and designed for decoration.
- **Typical examples:** Decorative figurines or engraved metal stakes.
- **Best fit when:** The stake is made of non-iron base metal and meant to be seen.
**9405.4X – Solar garden stakes**
- **Defining trait:** Incorporates solar power (e.g., lights powered by sunlight).
- **Typical examples:** Stake with LED light that turns on at night.
- **Best fit when:** The stake includes a solar-powered feature.
**9505.10 – Christmas-themed stakes**
- **Defining trait:** Designed specifically for Christmas decoration.
- **Typical examples:** Santa, snowman, or reindeer figurines.
- **Best fit when:** The product is clearly tied to Christmas festivities.
**9505.90 – Festive non-Christmas stakes**
- **Defining trait:** Designed as seasonal decorations outside of Christmas.
- **Typical examples:** Halloween pumpkins, Easter bunnies.
- **Best fit when:** The stake is for a holiday like Halloween or Easter.
## Key differences
| Option | Material | Decorative? | Seasonal? | Functional? | Power Source |
|-------|----------|-------------|-----------|-------------|--------------|
| 3926.40 | Plastic | Yes | No | No | — |
| 6702 | Artificial flower | Yes | No | No | — |
| 7013.99 | Glass | Yes | No | No | — |
| 7020.00 | Glass | No | No | Yes | — |
| 7325.10 | Cast iron | No | No | Yes | — |
| 7326.90 | Steel | No | No | Yes | — |
| 8306.29 | Base metal | Yes | No | No | — |
| 9405.4X | Mixed | Yes | No | No | Solar |
| 9505.10 | Mixed | Yes | Yes (Christmas) | No | — |
| 9505.90 | Mixed | Yes | Yes (other) | No | — |
## How to choose
- Is the stake made of plastic? → 3926.40
- Does it feature an artificial flower? → 6702
- Is it made of glass and ornamental (e.g. mosaic)? → 7013.99
- Is it made of glass but not decorative? → 7020.00
- Is it cast iron or steel and used for support? → 7325.10 / 7326.90
- Is it made of base metal (e.g. brass) and decorative? → 8306.29
- Does it have a solar-powered light? → 9405.4X
- Is it for Christmas? → 9505.10
- Is it for another holiday (e.g. Halloween)? → 9505.90
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A stake can be both decorative and solar-powered (e.g., solar light with a flower), so prioritize the **main function**: if it’s primarily a light, use 9405.4X; if it’s a decoration, use the appropriate decorative code. If unclear, choose based on the product's **primary purpose**—not secondary features