## Common ground
All options describe folding beds, camp beds, or wardrobe beds made from different solid materials.
## Options at a glance
**9403.20 – Base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from metals like steel or aluminum.
- **Typical examples:** Steel-frame camp beds, foldable metal bed frames.
- **Best fit when:** The bed has a rigid, durable metal frame and is designed for heavy use or outdoor settings.
**9403.50 – Wood**
- **Defining trait:** Made mainly from solid wood (e.g., pine, plywood).
- **Typical examples:** Wooden folding beds with wooden slats, vintage-style wardrobe beds.
- **Best fit when:** The bed is crafted from natural or engineered wood with visible grain and traditional joinery.
**9403.70 – Plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Primarily made of plastic (e.g., polypropylene, HDPE).
- **Typical examples:** Lightweight foldable beds for children, disposable camping beds.
- **Best fit when:** The bed is light, flexible, and uses molded or extruded plastic parts.
**9403.82 – Bamboo**
- **Defining trait:** Made from bamboo, a fast-growing grass used as a structural material.
- **Typical examples:** Eco-friendly folding beds with bamboo slats or frames.
- **Best fit when:** The product emphasizes sustainability and uses bamboo as the primary structural component.
**9403.83 – Rattan**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from rattan, a flexible tropical vine used in weaving.
- **Typical examples:** Woven rattan camp beds, decorative folding furniture.
- **Best fit when:** The bed has woven or plaited rattan elements forming the frame or surface.
**9403.89 – Other materials (cane, osier, etc.)**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural fibers like cane, osier, or similar plant materials.
- **Typical examples:** Woven cane chairs used as beds, rustic camp furniture.
- **Best fit when:** The material is not bamboo or rattan but another flexible natural fiber used in weaving.
## Key differences
| Option | Material Type | Flexibility | Durability | Sustainability Focus |
|-------|----------------|-------------|------------|------------------------|
| 9403.20 | Metal | Low (rigid) | High | Medium |
| 9403.50 | Wood | Low | Medium-High | Medium |
| 9403.70 | Plastic | Medium | Low-Medium | Low |
| 9403.82 | Bamboo | Medium | High | High |
| 9403.83 | Rattan | High (woven) | Medium | High |
| 9403.89 | Cane/osier | High (woven) | Low-Medium | High |
## How to choose
- Is the bed made mostly of metal? → 9403.20
- Is it made of solid wood? → 9403.50
- Is it primarily plastic? → 9403.70
- Does it use bamboo as the main material? → 9403.82
- Is it woven from rattan? → 9403.83
- Is it made from cane, osier, or similar natural fiber (not bamboo/rattan)? → 9403.89
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- Rattan and other plant fibers (cane, osier) may look similar; rattan is a specific type of vine, while "other materials" covers less common or mixed fibers.
- Bamboo can be mistaken for wood; if it's used structurally and visibly, use 9403.82.
- If a bed uses both metal and wood, prioritize the **main structural material**.
- No clear priority rule—choose based on the product’s **defining material**