## Common ground
All options describe mouse pads based on material or function.
## Options at a glance
**3926.90 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from plastic (e.g., rigid or semi-rigid sheets).
- **Typical examples:** Hard plastic gaming pads, budget office pads.
- **Best fit when:** The pad is stiff, non-flexible, and made of synthetic plastic.
**4016 – Rubber material**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural or synthetic rubber (soft, flexible, often with grip).
- **Typical examples:** Rubber base pads, anti-slip desk mats.
- **Best fit when:** The pad has a soft, cushioned feel and is used for grip or shock absorption.
**5903.20,6307.90 – Textile material**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fabric (e.g., cloth, felt, woven textiles).
- **Typical examples:** Cloth gaming mouse pads, embroidered desk mats.
- **Best fit when:** The surface is soft, flexible, and made of woven or knitted fabric.
**8473.30 – Computer accessories**
- **Defining trait:** Classified by function as a computer peripheral, regardless of material.
- **Typical examples:** Standard office mouse pads, ergonomic mouse mats.
- **Best fit when:** The product is used solely for computer input and not defined by material.
## Key differences
| Feature | Plastic | Rubber | Textile | Computer Accessory |
|------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|--------------------|
| Material | Rigid plastic | Soft rubber | Fabric | Any material |
| Flexibility | Low | High | Medium-High | Varies |
| Primary use | Durability | Grip/comfort | Smooth glide | Input device support |
## How to choose
- Is the pad stiff and made of plastic? → 3926.90
- Does it feel soft, rubbery, or have a non-slip base? → 4016
- Is it made of cloth, felt, or woven fabric? → 5903.20,6307.90
- Is it used purely as a computer input accessory, regardless of material? → 8473.30
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A textile mouse pad with a rubber base may fit both 4016 and 5903.20,6307.90. A plastic pad used as a computer accessory fits both 3926.90 and 8473.30. If multiple apply, prioritize the **main function** (e.g., computer accessory) or **primary material** if function is unclear. No single trait is inherently prioritized—choose based on the product’s defining feature