## Common ground
All options describe furniture trays and stands made from different materials.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from non-precious metals like steel or iron.
- **Typical examples:** Steel kitchen tray stand, iron display rack.
- **Best fit when:** The product is heavy-duty, industrial, or has a metallic structure with no wood/plastic finish.
**9403.40–60 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from solid or veneered wood (e.g., pine, oak).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden tray table, carved wooden stand.
- **Best fit when:** The product has visible grain, natural wood texture, or is traditionally crafted from timber.
**9403.70 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Made from synthetic polymers (e.g., polypropylene, PVC).
- **Typical examples:** White plastic tray stand, foldable plastic organizer.
- **Best fit when:** The product is lightweight, molded, or used in casual/indoor settings.
**9403.82 – Bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Made from bamboo, a fast-growing grass with natural fiber structure.
- **Typical examples:** Bamboo serving tray, eco-friendly stand.
- **Best fit when:** The material is visibly bamboo (e.g., striped, fibrous texture).
**9403.83 – Rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Made from woven or solid rattan, a tropical vine with flexible stems.
- **Typical examples:** Woven rattan tray stand, beach-style furniture.
- **Best fit when:** The product has a woven pattern or natural fiber appearance.
**9403.89 – Other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from non-wood, non-metal, non-plastic plant fibers like cane or willow.
- **Typical examples:** Cane basket-style tray stand, willow-woven display unit.
- **Best fit when:** The material is not bamboo or rattan but still a natural fiber.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Texture/Structure | Common Use Case |
|--------|---------------------|------------------------|--------------------------|
| 9403.20 | Base metal | Smooth, rigid, heavy | Industrial, durable use |
| 9403.40–60 | Wood | Grainy, natural | Home, office, classic |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Molded, lightweight | Casual, indoor, disposable |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Fibrous, striped | Eco-friendly, modern |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven, flexible | Decorative, tropical |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier/fiber | Twisted, woven | Handcrafted, rustic |
## How to choose
- Is it made of metal (e.g., steel, iron)? → 9403.20
- Is it made of wood (visible grain or solid timber)? → 9403.40–60
- Is it plastic (molded, lightweight, synthetic)? → 9403.70
- Does it look like bamboo (striped, fibrous)? → 9403.82
- Is it woven with a vine-like pattern? → 9403.83
- Is it made of other natural fibers (cane, willow)? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Bamboo and rattan may be confused; bamboo is solid and striped, rattan is flexible and woven.
- Cane/osier (9403.89) overlaps with rattan if not clearly defined—choose based on material origin.
- If a product uses multiple materials (e.g., wooden base + plastic tray), use the **main structural material**.
- No priority rule is specified; choose based on the product’s **defining feature**