## Common ground
All options are types of tents and awnings classified by their primary material.
## Options at a glance
**3926.90 – Made of plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from flexible or rigid plastic (e.g., PVC, polyethylene).
- **Typical examples:** Inflatable tents, plastic canopy covers, temporary shelters with plastic sheets.
- **Best fit when:** The product is lightweight, waterproof, and uses plastic as the main structural or covering material.
**6306.1X,6306.2X,6307.90 – Made of textile material**
- **Defining trait:** Built from woven or non-woven fabrics like polyester, nylon, or canvas.
- **Typical examples:** Camping tents, garden awnings, pop-up shade sails.
- **Best fit when:** The product relies on fabric for structure and weather protection, often with a frame or poles.
**7610.90 – Made of aluminium**
- **Defining trait:** Uses aluminium as the primary structural material (e.g., frames, poles, supports).
- **Typical examples:** Aluminium-framed awnings, modular tent frames, retractable canopies.
- **Best fit when:** The product’s main function or durability comes from an aluminium frame, even if fabric is present.
## Key differences
| Feature | Plastic (3926.90) | Textile (6306/6307) | Aluminium (7610.90) |
|---------------------|-------------------|----------------------|------------------------|
| Primary material | Plastic sheeting | Fabric (textile) | Metal frame |
| Structural role | Often self-supporting or inflatable | Flexible cover | Rigid support structure |
| Common use | Temporary, lightweight shelters | Outdoor recreation, shade | Permanent or semi-permanent installations |
## How to choose
- Is the main material plastic (e.g., PVC sheet, polyethylene)? → 3926.90
- Is it primarily fabric-based (e.g., polyester, nylon, canvas)? → 6306/6307.90
- Does it have a prominent aluminium frame or structure? → 7610.90
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A tent may combine materials (e.g., textile cover with aluminium frame), which could fit both 6306 and 7610.90. In such cases, the **main functional material** determines classification: if the fabric is the primary covering, use textile; if the metal frame defines the structure, use aluminium. No option takes priority unless specified—choose based on the product’s defining feature