## Common ground
All options refer to tables classified under HS Code 9403, meaning they are furniture designed for dining, working, or similar purposes.
## Options at a glance
**9403.10,9403.20 – made of base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from iron, steel, or other non-precious metals.
- **Typical examples:** Steel dining tables, industrial worktables.
- **Best fit when:** The table has a metallic frame or surface, especially if it feels heavy and rigid.
**9403.30,9403.40,9403.50,9403.60 – made of wood**
- **Defining trait:** Built from solid or veneered natural wood (e.g., oak, pine, teak).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden dining table, desk with wooden top and legs.
- **Best fit when:** The material is visibly wood-based, even if partially treated or laminated.
**9403.70 – made of plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Primarily composed of synthetic plastic (e.g., polypropylene, PVC).
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight folding tables, picnic tables with plastic tops.
- **Best fit when:** The table is molded or coated in plastic and feels light or flexible.
**9403.82 – made of bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a wood substitute.
- **Typical examples:** Bamboo coffee tables, modular dining sets.
- **Best fit when:** The material is visibly bamboo (jointed, fibrous, with natural grain).
**9403.83 – made of rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Woven or shaped from rattan, a tropical vine used in furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Rattan dining tables with woven tops, outdoor patio tables.
- **Best fit when:** The table has a woven or flexible structure, often with a natural, organic look.
**9403.89 – Furniture of other materials, including cane, osier or similar materials**
- **Defining trait:** Made from non-wood, non-metal, non-plastic natural fibers like cane, willow (osier), or reeds.
- **Typical examples:** Cane-top tables, wicker furniture with wooden frames.
- **Best fit when:** The table uses pliable, woven plant fibers for the top or frame.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Weight & Rigidity | Common Use | Visual Texture |
|-------|----------------|--------------------|------------|----------------|
| 9403.10/20 | Base metal | Heavy, rigid | Industrial, commercial | Smooth, metallic |
| 9403.30–60 | Wood | Medium, solid | Home, office | Natural grain |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Light, flexible | Outdoor, temporary | Uniform, molded |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Medium, strong | Eco-friendly, modern | Fibrous, jointed |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Light, flexible | Outdoor, decorative | Woven, organic |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier | Light, flexible | Decorative, traditional | Open-weave, natural |
## How to choose
- Is the table primarily made of metal? → 9403.10/20
- Is it made of solid or veneered wood? → 9403.30–60
- Does it feel light and look molded from plastic? → 9403.70
- Is the material visibly bamboo? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan? → 9403.83
- Is it made of cane, osier, or similar pliable plant fiber? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Bamboo (9403.82) and wood (9403.30–60) may overlap if the table uses both; prioritize **primary material**.
- Rattan (9403.83) and cane/osier (9403.89) are both natural fibers but differ in structure; rattan is solid, cane is hollow and woven.
- If unsure, identify the **main structural or surface material**—this determines the correct code