## Common ground
All options describe hat ornaments based on their primary material composition.
## Options at a glance
**3926.90 – Made of plastic**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from synthetic plastic materials, not metal or gem-like substances.
- **Typical examples:** Plastic flowers, foam stars, molded animal shapes.
- **Best fit when:** The ornament is lightweight, non-metallic, and visibly made from molded or injection-molded plastic.
**7113 – Incorporating jewellery, precious metal or metal clad with precious metal**
- **Defining trait:** Contains genuine precious metals (gold, silver) or metal coated with precious metal (e.g., gold-plated).
- **Typical examples:** Gold-plated brooches, silver filigree pins, diamond-set hair clips.
- **Best fit when:** The ornament features visible precious metal elements or is marketed as fine jewelry.
**7117.19 – Made of imitation jewellery**
- **Defining trait:** Made from non-precious materials designed to resemble real jewelry (e.g., rhinestones, base metals with metallic coating).
- **Typical examples:** Rhinestone-studded clips, faux pearl pins, silver-colored metal with crystal accents.
- **Best fit when:** The ornament looks like jewelry but uses no precious metals; often used for fashion accessories.
**8308.90 – Made of base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from non-precious metals (e.g., iron, steel, brass) without any precious metal coating or gemstones.
- **Typical examples:** Steel pins, brass brooches, iron charms.
- **Best fit when:** The ornament is metallic but not gold/silver-plated and lacks decorative stones.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Precious Metal? | Jewelry-Like Appearance? | Coating/Plating? |
|-------|----------------|------------------|----------------------------|-------------------|
| 3926.90 | Plastic | No | No | No |
| 7113 | Precious metal or clad | Yes | Yes | Yes (precious) |
| 7117.19 | Imitation jewelry | No | Yes | Often metallic coating |
| 8308.90 | Base metal | No | May be | No |
## How to choose
- Is it made of plastic? → 3926.90
- Does it contain gold, silver, or gold/silver plating? → 7113
- Does it look like jewelry but use non-precious materials (e.g., rhinestones)? → 7117.19
- Is it made of metal like steel or brass without any precious coating? → 8308.90
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A gold-plated ornament (e.g., gold-coated brass) could fit both 7113 and 8308.90, but **7113 takes priority** if it contains precious metal or is clad with it.
- Imitation jewelry (7117.19) may use base metals, so it can overlap with 8308.90; choose based on whether it mimics real jewelry.
- If unsure, prioritize the **main function or material**: if it looks like fine jewelry and uses precious metal, go with 7113