## Common ground
All options refer to beds classified by their primary material construction.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Made of base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from iron, steel, or other non-precious metals.
- **Typical examples:** Metal bed frames with slats, foldable steel beds.
- **Best fit when:** The frame is visibly metallic and structurally relies on metal components.
**9403.50 – Made of wood**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from solid or processed wood (e.g., pine, oak).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden bed frames, platform beds with wooden slats.
- **Best fit when:** The main structure is visibly made of natural or engineered wood.
**9403.70 – Made of plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Primarily composed of synthetic polymers (e.g., polypropylene, PVC).
- **Typical examples:** Plastic folding beds, lightweight children’s beds.
- **Best fit when:** The frame or major parts are molded plastic and not reinforced with metal/wood.
**9403.82 – Made of bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a structural material.
- **Typical examples:** Bamboo bed frames, eco-friendly beds with bamboo slats.
- **Best fit when:** The material is clearly identifiable as bamboo (e.g., visible grain, natural texture).
**9403.83 – Made of rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from rattan, a tropical vine used in woven furniture.
- **Typical examples:** Rattan bed frames with woven panels or slats.
- **Best fit when:** The frame uses flexible, interwoven rattan strips (common in outdoor or tropical styles).
**9403.89 – Furniture of other materials**
- **Defining trait:** Made from non-metal, non-wood, non-plastic, non-bamboo, non-rattan materials like cane, osier, or similar natural fibers.
- **Typical examples:** Cane-framed beds, wicker-style beds with reed or willow elements.
- **Best fit when:** The material is a natural fiber not covered by the above categories (e.g., reed, seagrass).
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Structural Use | Common Aesthetic |
|--------|----------------|----------------|------------------|
| 9403.20 | Base metal | Rigid frame | Industrial, modern |
| 9403.50 | Wood | Solid frame | Traditional, warm |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Lightweight | Minimalist, temporary |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Natural, eco-friendly | Sustainable, rustic |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | Woven, flexible | Tropical, artisanal |
| 9403.89 | Other fibers | Woven or flexible | Handcrafted, natural |
## How to choose
- Is the bed primarily made of metal? → 9403.20
- Is it made of wood (solid or engineered)? → 9403.50
- Is it mostly plastic or synthetic? → 9403.70
- Is the main material bamboo? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan? → 9403.83
- Is it made of cane, osier, or similar natural fiber? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Bamboo and rattan may be confused; bamboo is rigid and solid, rattan is flexible and woven.
- Cane and osier fall under 9403.89 — not covered by other categories.
- If a bed uses multiple materials (e.g., wooden frame with plastic slats), the **main structural material** determines classification.
- No priority rule is specified; use the **primary material** as the deciding factor