## Common ground
All options are vanity cabinets classified by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from steel, iron, or other base metals.
- **Typical examples:** Metal-framed vanities with steel drawers and metal countertops.
- **Best fit when:** The cabinet has visible metal structure, weight, or industrial design.
**9403.60 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from solid wood or wood-based panels (e.g., plywood).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden vanities with hardwood frames and veneer finishes.
- **Best fit when:** The material is natural wood, wood grain is visible, or it feels warm and organic.
**9403.70 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed mainly from synthetic plastics like PVC, ABS, or polypropylene.
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight, modern vanities with molded plastic surfaces.
- **Best fit when:** The cabinet is fully or mostly plastic, often waterproof and used in bathrooms.
**9403.82 – Bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Made from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a wood substitute.
- **Typical examples:** Eco-friendly vanities with bamboo panels or frames.
- **Best fit when:** The material is visibly bamboo, with distinctive striped grain.
**9403.83 – Rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from woven rattan, a natural fiber from palm plants.
- **Typical examples:** Woven-frame vanities with rattan sides or backs.
- **Best fit when:** The cabinet has visible woven patterns or flexible, organic structure.
**9403.89 – Other materials**
- **Defining trait:** Made from non-metal, non-wood, non-plastic materials like cane, osier, or similar natural fibers.
- **Typical examples:** Cane-woven cabinets, wicker-style vanities, or fiber-based designs.
- **Best fit when:** Material is not wood, metal, plastic, bamboo, or rattan but still natural and flexible.
## Key differences
| Option | Primary Material | Texture/Feel | Common Use Case |
|--------------|--------------------------|--------------------|------------------------|
| 9403.20 | Base metal | Hard, cold, heavy | Industrial, modern |
| 9403.60 | Wood | Warm, grainy | Traditional, home |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Smooth, lightweight| Moisture-prone areas |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Striped, eco-friendly | Sustainable design |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven, flexible | Tropical, rustic |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier/fiber | Open-weave, natural| Decorative, light |
## How to choose
- Is the cabinet made of steel or iron? → 9403.20
- Does it look like solid wood or have visible grain? → 9403.60
- Is it mostly plastic, molded, and lightweight? → 9403.70
- Is the material bamboo with a striped pattern? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan strands? → 9403.83
- Is it made of cane, osier, or similar natural fiber? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Bamboo (9403.82) and wood (9403.60) may overlap if the cabinet uses bamboo as a wood substitute—prioritize **material type** over appearance.
- Rattan (9403.83) and other fibers (9403.89) can overlap; use 9403.83 only for rattan, 9403.89 for cane or osier.
- If unsure, identify the **main structural material**—this determines the correct code