## Common ground
All options are trinket boxes made from different materials.
## Options at a glance
**4420.90 – Wood, marquetry or inlaid wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from wood with decorative inlays or layered wood patterns.
- **Typical examples:** Handcrafted wooden jewelry box with floral inlay, vintage desk tray with marquetry.
- **Best fit when:** The box is visibly made of wood with intricate woodwork or decorative wood layers.
**6912.00 – Ceramic**
- **Defining trait:** Made from fired clay, often glazed and non-metallic.
- **Typical examples:** Porcelain keepsake box, hand-painted ceramic trinket dish.
- **Best fit when:** The box is hard, brittle, and has a smooth, glazed surface typical of ceramics.
**7013.9X – Glass**
- **Defining trait:** Made from transparent or translucent glass, often with polished edges.
- **Typical examples:** Clear glass jewelry box with a lid, frosted decorative trinket container.
- **Best fit when:** The box is see-through and made of solid glass, not plastic.
**7326.90 – Iron or steel**
- **Defining trait:** Made from metal, typically iron or steel, often with a matte or painted finish.
- **Typical examples:** Rustic metal storage box, industrial-style trinket tray.
- **Best fit when:** The box feels heavy, metallic, and has a solid, durable construction.
**7907.00 – Zinc**
- **Defining trait:** Made from zinc, often used for lightweight or corrosion-resistant boxes.
- **Typical examples:** Zinc-plated decorative box, vintage-style trinket container with a brushed finish.
- **Best fit when:** The box is made of a silvery, lightweight metal that’s not iron or steel.
## Key differences
| Option | Material | Weight | Surface | Decorative Style |
|-------|----------|--------|---------|------------------|
| 4420.90 | Wood | Medium | Natural grain | Inlaid/marquetry |
| 6912.00 | Ceramic | Heavy | Glazed, smooth | Painted or molded |
| 7013.9X | Glass | Light to medium | Transparent | Polished or frosted |
| 7326.90 | Iron/steel | Heavy | Metallic, matte/painted | Industrial or rustic |
| 7907.00 | Zinc | Light | Brushed/silvery | Minimalist or vintage |
## How to choose
- Is it made of wood with inlaid patterns? → 4420.90
- Is it hard, glazed, and clay-like? → 6912.00
- Is it transparent or see-through? → 7013.9X
- Does it feel heavy and metallic, like iron or steel? → 7326.90
- Is it silvery, lightweight, and not iron/steel? → 7907.00
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A box could be made of zinc but look like steel (e.g., brushed finish), so weight and material test matter. Glass and ceramic can both be glazed and fragile—check if it’s transparent (glass) or opaque (ceramic). Wood with metal inlays may confuse classification; prioritize the dominant material. If unclear, choose based on the **main structural material**